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MQ-20 Avenger vs Wing Loong II

MQ-20 Avenger vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 740 vs 370 km/h, range 2,900 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,255 vs 4,200 kg, built 9 vs 100 units.

Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Chengdu
First flight 4 April 2009 1 February 2017
Year introduced -- 2018
Number produced 9 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 20.5 m
Length 13.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 4,200 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 Wing Loong II?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.