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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs X-47B

GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs X-47B at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,102 km/h, range 4,000 vs 3,900 km.

Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword X-47B
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu Northrop Grumman
First flight 21 November 2013 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2021 --
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 14.4 m 18.9 m
Height 2.7 m 3.1 m
Length 12.2 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 13,080 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or X-47B?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the X-47B's 3,900 km.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or X-47B?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the X-47B's 11.6 meters.