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Harfang vs MQ-9 Reaper

Harfang vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — range 1,000 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 4,760 kg, built 3 vs 300 units.

EADS Harfang military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Harfang
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
Specifications
Harfang MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS General Atomics
First flight 2 June 2003 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2008 2007
Number produced 3 units 300 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $30 million
Wingspan 16.6 m 20.0 m
Length 9.3 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 657 kg 2,223 kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Harfang's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Harfang's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Harfang's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Harfang's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Harfang's 9.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Harfang at $9.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the Harfang which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harfang or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 3 units of the Harfang.