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Tadiran Mastiff vs RQ-5 Hunter

Tadiran Mastiff vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 185 vs 170 km/h, max takeoff weight 138 vs 885 kg.

Specifications
Tadiran Mastiff RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Tadiran Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 1973 --
Year introduced -- 1995
Number produced N/A 20 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 4.3 m 10.6 m
Height 0.9 m 1.9 m
Length 3.3 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range -- km 125 km
Service ceiling 4,480 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 138 kg 885 kg
Empty weight 72 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tadiran Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Tadiran Mastiff is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Tadiran Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Tadiran Mastiff's 4,480 meters (14,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tadiran Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Tadiran Mastiff's 138 kg.
Which is larger, the Tadiran Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Tadiran Mastiff's 3.3 meters.