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Garpiya-A1 vs RQ-21 Blackjack

Garpiya-A1 vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — range 1,500 vs 93 km, max takeoff weight 300 vs 61 kg.

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Specifications
Garpiya-A1 RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Insitu
First flight -- 28 July 2012
Year introduced 2023 2014
Number produced 2500 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan -- m 4.9 m
Length -- m 2.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 93 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg 61 kg
Empty weight -- kg 37 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Garpiya-A1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Garpiya-A1 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which is heavier, the Garpiya-A1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Garpiya-A1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which entered service first, the Garpiya-A1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack entered service first in 2014, 9 years before the Garpiya-A1 which entered service in 2023.