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MQ-20 Avenger vs MQ-9B SkyGuardian

MQ-20 Avenger vs MQ-9B SkyGuardian at a glance — top speed 740 vs 390 km/h, range 2,900 vs 11,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,255 vs 5,670 kg.

Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger MQ-9B SkyGuardian
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics General Atomics
First flight 4 April 2009 25 February 2016
Year introduced -- 2020
Number produced 9 units N/A
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 24.0 m
Length 13.0 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 390 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 5,670 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN 1 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the MQ-9B SkyGuardian's 390 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MQ-9B SkyGuardian's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the MQ-9B SkyGuardian's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or MQ-9B SkyGuardian?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MQ-9B SkyGuardian's 11.7 meters.