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MQ-1 Predator vs Tu-141 Strizh

MQ-1 Predator vs Tu-141 Strizh at a glance — top speed 217 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,250 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,020 vs 6,215 kg.

General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-141 Strizh
Specifications
MQ-1 Predator Tu-141 Strizh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Tupolev
First flight 3 July 1994 --
Year introduced 1995 1979
Number produced 360 units N/A
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 10.0 m²
Wingspan 14.8 m 3.9 m
Height -- m 2.4 m
Length 8.2 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 6,215 kg
Empty weight 512 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 19 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 883 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or Tu-141 Strizh?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Tu-141 Strizh's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or Tu-141 Strizh?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Tu-141 Strizh's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh entered service first in 1979, 16 years before the MQ-1 Predator which entered service in 1995.