Garpiya-A1 vs RQ-21 Blackjack
Overview
The Garpiya-A1 and the RQ-21 Blackjack are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Insitu respectively.
The Garpiya-A1 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 93 km for the RQ-21 Blackjack. At 300 kg MTOW, the Garpiya-A1 is 4.9x the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
| Russian long-range combat drone, developed in the early 2020s, extensively deployed in the Russo-Ukrainian War and other regional conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | 2500 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 4.9 m |
| Length | 2.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Garpiya-A1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
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 can fly higher, the Garpiya-A1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 meters (0 ft).
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 is larger, the Garpiya-A1 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0.0 meters.
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.