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MQ-20 Avenger vs MQ-9 Reaper

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Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 4 April 2009 1 February 2001
Year introduced -- 2007
Number produced 9 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 20.0 m
Length 13.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,223 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-20 Avenger and the MQ-9 Reaper are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.

The MQ-20 Avenger reaches 740 km/h — 2.5x the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 1,850 km for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 15,000 m for the MQ-9 Reaper.

The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 300 for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 8 years before the MQ-20 Avenger (2001 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.