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KUS-FS vs Wing Loong II

KUS-FS vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 360 vs 370 km/h, range 500 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,750 vs 4,200 kg.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
KUS-FS Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2012 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2025 2018
Number produced N/A 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 25.0 m 20.5 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 13.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,750 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUS-FS or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the KUS-FS's 360 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the KUS-FS's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or Wing Loong II?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or Wing Loong II?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or Wing Loong II?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 7 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.