GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Wing Loong II
Overview
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and CAIG / CASC respectively.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 2.7x the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword first flew 4 years before the Wing Loong II (2013 vs 2017).
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong II?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong II?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong II?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.