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Harfang vs RQ-5 Hunter

Harfang vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — range 1,000 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 885 kg, built 3 vs 20 units.

EADS Harfang military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Harfang
Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
Harfang RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS Northrop Grumman
First flight 2 June 2003 --
Year introduced 2008 1995
Number produced 3 units 20 units
Average unit price $9.5 million --
Wingspan 16.6 m 10.6 m
Height -- m 1.9 m
Length 9.3 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 125 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 885 kg
Empty weight 657 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Harfang's 0 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Harfang has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Harfang has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Harfang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 885 kg.
Which is larger, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Harfang is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 7.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 13 years before the Harfang which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harfang or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has been produced in greater numbers with 20 units compared to 3 units of the Harfang.