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MQ-20 Avenger vs S-70 Okhotnik

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Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger S-70 Okhotnik
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Sukhoi
First flight 4 April 2009 3 August 2019
Year introduced -- 2024
Number produced 9 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $11.5 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 20.0 m
Length 13.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1000 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 6,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 25,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-20 Avenger and the S-70 Okhotnik are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the MQ-20 Avenger vs 1,000 km/h for the S-70 Okhotnik. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 6,000 km for the S-70 Okhotnik. The S-70 Okhotnik operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the MQ-20 Avenger. At 25,000 kg MTOW, the S-70 Okhotnik is 3.0x the MQ-20 Avenger's 8,255 kg.

The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 2 for the S-70 Okhotnik. The MQ-20 Avenger first flew 10 years before the S-70 Okhotnik (2009 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 740 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 8,255 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or S-70 Okhotnik?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the S-70 Okhotnik's 0.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or S-70 Okhotnik?
The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in greater numbers with 9 units compared to 2 units of the S-70 Okhotnik.