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MQ-1 Predator vs RQ-5 Hunter

MQ-1 Predator vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 217 vs 170 km/h, range 1,250 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 1,020 vs 885 kg, built 360 vs 20 units.

General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
MQ-1 Predator RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Northrop Grumman
First flight 3 July 1994 --
Year introduced 1995 1995
Number produced 360 units 20 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 14.8 m 10.6 m
Height -- m 1.9 m
Length 8.2 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 125 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 885 kg
Empty weight 512 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 885 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 7.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 0 years before the MQ-1 Predator which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or RQ-5 Hunter?
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.