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MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs Wing Loong II

MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 309 vs 370 km/h, range 370 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 4,200 kg, built 204 vs 100 units.

Specifications
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Chengdu
First flight 1 October 2004 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2009 2018
Number produced 204 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 17.0 m 20.5 m
Height 2.1 m -- m
Length 8.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 370 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 8,839 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 1,318 kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 123 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 309 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8,839 meters (28,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 9 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.