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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Wing Loong I

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Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu Chengdu
First flight 21 November 2013 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced N/A 60 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wingspan 14.4 m 14.0 m
Height 2.7 m 2.8 m
Length 12.2 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 75 kW
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Overview

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the Wing Loong I are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and Chengdu respectively.

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 3.6x the Wing Loong I's 280 km/h. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 4,000 km for the Wing Loong I.

The Wing Loong I first flew 4 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword (2009 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong I?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Wing Loong I's 280 km/h, a difference of 720 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong I?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Wing Loong I's 9.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.