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Forpost vs RQ-20 Puma

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Specifications
Forpost RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1992 1 January 2007
Year introduced 1992 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 8.6 m 2.8 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 5.9 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 201 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 350 km 15 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 450 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 35 kW 0
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Overview

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).

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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.