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FlyEye vs RQ-5 Hunter

FlyEye vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 120 vs 170 km/h, range 80 vs 125 km, built 1,000 vs 20 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
FlyEye RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer WB Group Northrop Grumman
First flight 14 June 2010 --
Year introduced 2010 1995
Number produced 1000 units 20 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 3.6 m 10.6 m
Height -- m 1.9 m
Length 1.8 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 120 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 80 km 125 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 885 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FlyEye or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter 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-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the FlyEye's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the FlyEye or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the FlyEye's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the FlyEye or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the FlyEye's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the FlyEye or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the FlyEye's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the FlyEye or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 15 years before the FlyEye which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FlyEye or RQ-5 Hunter?
The FlyEye has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.