Mastiff vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The Mastiff and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Tadiran and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mastiff vs 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,480 m for the Mastiff. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 6.4x the Mastiff's 138 kg.
| Israeli battlefield unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for real-time military surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tadiran |
| First flight | 1 January 1973 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,480 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 138 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 72 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The 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 has longer range, the Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the Mastiff's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mastiff's 4,480 meters (14,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Mastiff's 138 kg.
Which is larger, the Mastiff or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Mastiff's 3.3 meters.