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FlyEye vs MQ-9B SkyGuardian

FlyEye vs MQ-9B SkyGuardian at a glance — top speed 120 vs 390 km/h, range 80 vs 11,000 km.

Specifications
FlyEye MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group General Atomics
First flight 14 June 2010 25 February 2016
Year introduced 2010 2020
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wingspan 3.6 m 24.0 m
Length 1.8 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 390 km/h
Operational range 80 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 5,670 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is faster with a maximum speed of 390 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The FlyEye entered service first in 2010, 10 years before the MQ-9B SkyGuardian which entered service in 2020.