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KUS-FS vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle

KUS-FS vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle at a glance — top speed 360 vs 309 km/h, range 500 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 5,750 vs 1,633 kg.

Specifications
KUS-FS MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air General Atomics
First flight 1 January 2012 1 October 2004
Year introduced 2025 2009
Number produced N/A 204 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 25.0 m 17.0 m
Height 3.0 m 2.1 m
Length 13.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 500 km 370 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,750 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,318 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kW 1 x 123 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUS-FS or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 309 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The KUS-FS has a longer range at 500 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 16 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.