GNAT-750 vs MQ-9 Reaper
Overview
The GNAT-750 and the MQ-9 Reaper are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.
Top speed is 213 km/h for the GNAT-750 vs 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper. The GNAT-750 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 1,850 km for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the GNAT-750. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 9.2x the GNAT-750's 517 kg.
The GNAT-750 first flew 12 years before the MQ-9 Reaper (1989 vs 2001).
| 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 unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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.