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MQ-25 Stingray vs RQ-20 Puma

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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing AeroVironment
First flight 19 September 2019 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2027 2008
Number produced 7 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 22.9 m 2.8 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 15.5 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 930 km 15 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and AeroVironment respectively.

The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 7.5x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The MQ-25 Stingray operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 12 years before the MQ-25 Stingray (2007 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 537 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a longer range at 930 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 19 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.