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MQ-20 Avenger vs MQ-28 Ghost Bat

MQ-20 Avenger vs MQ-28 Ghost Bat at a glance — range 2,900 vs 3,700 km, built 9 vs 8 units.

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Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Boeing
First flight 4 April 2009 27 February 2021
Year introduced -- 2024
Number produced 9 units 8 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 20.0 m 7.3 m
Length 13.0 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg -- kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 km/h, a difference of 740 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 11.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in greater numbers with 9 units compared to 8 units of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.