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FlyEye vs RQ-21 Blackjack

FlyEye vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 120 vs 170 km/h, range 80 vs 93 km.

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🇺🇸 RQ-21 Blackjack
Specifications
FlyEye RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group Insitu
First flight 14 June 2010 28 July 2012
Year introduced 2010 2014
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 1.8 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 80 km 93 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 61 kg
Empty weight -- kg 37 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the FlyEye's 120 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FlyEye or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a longer range at 93 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The FlyEye entered service first in 2010, 4 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.