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Garpiya-A1 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle

Garpiya-A1 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle at a glance — range 1,500 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 300 vs 1,633 kg, built 2,500 vs 204 units.

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Specifications
Garpiya-A1 MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol General Atomics
First flight -- 1 October 2004
Year introduced 2023 2009
Number produced 2500 units 204 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 17.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length -- m 8.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 370 km
Service ceiling -- m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,318 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 123 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 km/h, a difference of 309 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Garpiya-A1 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Garpiya-A1's 300 kg.
Which is larger, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 14 years before the Garpiya-A1 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Garpiya-A1 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Garpiya-A1 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.