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MQ-1 Predator vs MQ-20 Avenger

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🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
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Specifications
MQ-1 Predator MQ-20 Avenger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 3 July 1994 4 April 2009
Year introduced 1995 --
Number produced 360 units 9 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 14.8 m 20.0 m
Length 8.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 8,255 kg
Empty weight 512 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 17 kN
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-20 Avenger are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.

The MQ-20 Avenger reaches 740 km/h — 3.4x the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h. The MQ-1 Predator has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 2,900 km for the MQ-20 Avenger. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 7,620 m for the MQ-1 Predator. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 8.1x the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.

The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in 360 units vs 9 for the MQ-20 Avenger. The MQ-1 Predator first flew 15 years before the MQ-20 Avenger (1994 vs 2009).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.