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GNAT-750 vs MQ-1 Predator

GNAT-750 vs MQ-1 Predator at a glance — top speed 213 vs 217 km/h, range 2,000 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 1,020 kg.

General Atomics GNAT-750 military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 GNAT-750
General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Specifications
GNAT-750 MQ-1 Predator
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 1 January 1989 3 July 1994
Year introduced 1993 1995
Number produced N/A 360 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 14.8 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 5.0 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 1,020 kg
Empty weight 254 kg 512 kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the GNAT-750's 213 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1 Predator?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the GNAT-750's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1 Predator?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the GNAT-750's 5.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1 Predator?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 2 years before the MQ-1 Predator which entered service in 1995.