GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

Molniya vs RQ-20 Puma

Change comparison vs
Specifications
Molniya RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Atlant Aero AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2024 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $1K $250K
Wingspan 1.5 m 2.8 m
Length -- m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 90 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 50 km 15 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 10 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Molniya and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Atlant Aero and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 90 km/h for the Molniya vs 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma. The Molniya has an operational range of 50 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma.

Unit cost is $0.00065M for the Molniya vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The Molniya is faster with a maximum speed of 90 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The Molniya has a longer range at 50 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Molniya's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The Molniya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the Molniya's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Molniya at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Molniya or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 16 years before the Molniya which entered service in 2024.