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Forpost vs RQ-20 Puma

Forpost vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 201 vs 83 km/h, range 350 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 450 vs 6 kg.

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 $6.5 million $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 --
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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 is more expensive, the Forpost or RQ-20 Puma?
The Forpost is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
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.