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Gerbera vs RQ-20 Puma

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Specifications
Gerbera RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Alabuga AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2024 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $10K $250K
Wingspan 2.5 m 2.8 m
Length 2.0 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 600 km 15 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 18 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
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Overview

The Gerbera and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Alabuga and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 160 km/h for the Gerbera vs 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma. The Gerbera has an operational range of 600 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. At 18 kg MTOW, the Gerbera is 3.0x the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.

Unit cost is $0.01M for the Gerbera vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The Gerbera is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The Gerbera has a longer range at 600 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Gerbera's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The Gerbera has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The Gerbera is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Gerbera at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gerbera or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 16 years before the Gerbera which entered service in 2024.