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M-55 Mystic vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

Myasishchev M-55 Mystic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 M-55 Mystic
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global Hawk
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Specifications
M-55 Mystic RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Drones
Manufacturer Myasishchev Northrop Grumman
First flight 16 August 1988 28 February 1998
Year introduced -- 2001
Number produced 5 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $131 million
Wing area 131.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 39.9 m
Height 4.8 m -- m
Length 22.9 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 4,965 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 21,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,800 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 13,995 kg 8,620 kg
Total thrust 2 x 93 kN --
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Overview

The M-55 Mystic is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Myasishchev, while the RQ-4 Global Hawk is a Military Drones by Northrop Grumman.

Top speed is 750 km/h for the M-55 Mystic vs 629 km/h for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The M-55 Mystic has an operational range of 4,965 km vs 22,800 km for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The M-55 Mystic operates at altitudes up to 21,500 m compared to 18,000 m for the RQ-4 Global Hawk.

The M-55 Mystic has been produced in 5 units vs 40 for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The M-55 Mystic first flew 10 years before the RQ-4 Global Hawk (1988 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-55 Mystic or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The M-55 Mystic is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 629 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-55 Mystic or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the M-55 Mystic's 4,965 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-55 Mystic or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher service ceiling at 21,500 meters (70,538 ft) compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-55 Mystic or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The M-55 Mystic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,800 kg compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 14,628 kg.
Which is larger, the M-55 Mystic or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The M-55 Mystic is longer at 22.9 meters compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 14.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-55 Mystic or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 5 units of the M-55 Mystic.