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MQ-1 Predator vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle

General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
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Specifications
MQ-1 Predator MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 3 July 1994 1 October 2004
Year introduced 1995 2009
Number produced 360 units 204 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 14.8 m 17.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 8.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 370 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 512 kg 1,318 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 123 kW
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Overview

The MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator vs 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1 Predator has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 370 km for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 7,620 m for the MQ-1 Predator.

The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in 360 units vs 204 for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1 Predator first flew 10 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle (1994 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 14 years before the MQ-1C Gray Eagle which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.