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GNAT-750 vs MQ-9 Reaper

GNAT-750 vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — top speed 213 vs 300 km/h, range 2,000 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 4,760 kg.

General Atomics GNAT-750 military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 GNAT-750
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
Specifications
GNAT-750 MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 1 January 1989 1 February 2001
Year introduced 1993 2007
Number produced N/A 300 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 10.8 m 20.0 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 5.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 254 kg 2,223 kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the GNAT-750's 213 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the GNAT-750's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the GNAT-750's 5.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or MQ-9 Reaper?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 14 years before the MQ-9 Reaper which entered service in 2007.