Forpost vs RQ-20 Puma
The Forpost and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively. The Forpost reaches 201 km/h — 2.4x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The Forpost operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 450 kg MTOW, the Forpost is 75:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The Forpost first flew 15 years before the RQ-20 Puma (1992 vs 2007).
| Israeli reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the 1990s, utilized for surveillance and strike missions by multiple global armed forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 201 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 35 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 450 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 16 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.