GNAT-750 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Overview
The GNAT-750 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.
Top speed is 213 km/h for the GNAT-750 vs 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The GNAT-750 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 370 km for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 7,600 m for the GNAT-750. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle is 3.2x the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
The GNAT-750 first flew 15 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle (1989 vs 2004).
| American aerial reconnaissance UAV, developed in the late 1980s, used for intelligence gathering and monitoring operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 213 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 517 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 254 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 64 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,318 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 123 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the GNAT-750's 213 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the GNAT-750's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the GNAT-750's 5.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 16 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle which entered service in 2009.