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Garpiya-A1 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon

Garpiya-A1 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — range 1,500 vs 7,000 km, built 2,500 vs 20 units.

Specifications
Garpiya-A1 WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Guizhou
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2023 2018
Number produced 2500 units 20 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan -- m 24.9 m
Height -- m 5.4 m
Length -- m 14.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 43 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Garpiya-A1's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Garpiya-A1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Garpiya-A1's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon entered service first in 2018, 5 years before the Garpiya-A1 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Garpiya-A1 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Garpiya-A1 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.