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MQ-25 Stingray vs MQ-28 Ghost Bat

MQ-25 Stingray vs MQ-28 Ghost Bat at a glance — range 930 vs 3,700 km, built 7 vs 8 units.

Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray MQ-28 Ghost Bat
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 19 September 2019 27 February 2021
Year introduced 2029 2024
Number produced 7 units 8 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 22.9 m 7.3 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 930 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m -- m
Empty weight 6,400 kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat entered service first in 2024, 5 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2029.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 8 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.