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MQ-25 Stingray vs MQ-4 Triton

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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray MQ-4 Triton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 19 September 2019 22 May 2013
Year introduced 2027 2013
Number produced 7 units 30 units
Average unit price -- $180 million
Wingspan 22.9 m 39.9 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 610 km/h
Operational range 930 km 15,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 6,781 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the MQ-4 Triton are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 620 km/h for the MQ-25 Stingray vs 610 km/h for the MQ-4 Triton. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 15,200 km for the MQ-4 Triton. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 12,000 m for the MQ-25 Stingray.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 30 for the MQ-4 Triton. The MQ-4 Triton first flew 6 years before the MQ-25 Stingray (2013 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 610 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton entered service first in 2013, 14 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in greater numbers with 30 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.