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GNAT-750 vs RQ-2 Pioneer

GNAT-750 vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — range 2,000 vs 185 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 205 kg.

Specifications
GNAT-750 RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics AAI
First flight 1 January 1989 --
Year introduced 1993 1986
Number produced N/A 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.8 m 5.2 m
Height 0.7 m 1.0 m
Length 5.0 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 185 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 205 kg
Empty weight 254 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 185 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The GNAT-750 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The GNAT-750 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 517 kg compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The GNAT-750 is longer at 5.0 meters compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 7 years before the GNAT-750 which entered service in 1993.