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FQ-42 Dark Merlin vs MQ-28 Ghost Bat

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Specifications
FQ-42 Dark Merlin MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Boeing
First flight 27 August 2025 27 February 2021
Year introduced -- 2024
Number produced N/A 8 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 7.3 m
Length -- m 11.7 m
Operational range -- km 3,700 km
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the FQ-42 Dark Merlin or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the FQ-42 Dark Merlin's 0 km.
Which is larger, the FQ-42 Dark Merlin or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the FQ-42 Dark Merlin's 0.0 meters.