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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Wing Loong II

GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 370 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,000 km.

Chengdu Wing Loong II military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu Chengdu
First flight 21 November 2013 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2021 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 14.4 m 20.5 m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 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.