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MQ-25 Stingray vs MQ-8 Fire Scout

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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray MQ-8 Fire Scout
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 19 September 2019 1 January 2002
Year introduced 2027 2009
Number produced 7 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wingspan 22.9 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 7.3 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 930 km 200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,450 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 940 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the MQ-8 Fire Scout are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and Northrop Grumman respectively.

The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 2.7x the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 230 km/h. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 200 km for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The MQ-25 Stingray operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the MQ-8 Fire Scout.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 40 for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The MQ-8 Fire Scout first flew 17 years before the MQ-25 Stingray (2002 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 230 km/h, a difference of 390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a longer range at 930 km compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 7.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 18 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.