MQ-25 Stingray vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
| American unmanned carrier-based aerial refueling tanker, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for extending the combat radius of carrier air wings. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 September 2019 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 28 February 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $131 million |
| Wingspan | 22.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 44 kN â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 629 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 22,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg |
| Empty weight | 8,620 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 620 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk 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 RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 14.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.