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MQ-1 Predator vs RQ-20 Puma

MQ-1 Predator vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 217 vs 83 km/h, range 1,250 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 1,020 vs 6 kg, built 360 vs 1,000 units.

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🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Specifications
MQ-1 Predator RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics AeroVironment
First flight 3 July 1994 1 January 2007
Year introduced 1995 2008
Number produced 360 units 1000 units
Average unit price $4 million $250K
Wingspan 14.8 m 2.8 m
Length 8.2 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 15 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 512 kg 6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 13 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 360 units of the MQ-1 Predator.