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MQ-25 Stingray vs MQ-9 Reaper

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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing General Atomics
First flight 19 September 2019 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2027 2007
Number produced 7 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 22.9 m 20.0 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 930 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 2,223 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the MQ-9 Reaper are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and General Atomics respectively.

The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 2.1x the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 1,850 km for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the MQ-25 Stingray.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 300 for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 18 years before the MQ-25 Stingray (2001 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 20 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.