MQ-1 Predator vs Wing Loong II
Overview
The MQ-1 Predator and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and CAIG / CASC respectively.
Top speed is 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator vs 370 km/h for the Wing Loong II. The MQ-1 Predator has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the MQ-1 Predator. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 4.1x the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in 360 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $4M for the MQ-1 Predator vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The MQ-1 Predator first flew 23 years before the Wing Loong II (1994 vs 2017).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 3 July 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,020 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 512 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
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