MQ-25 Stingray vs X-47B
| 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 unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrator, developed in the early 21st century for carrier-based operations and semi-autonomous flight. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 4 February 2011 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $406.5 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 22.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 88.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1102 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,185 kg |
| Empty weight | 13,080 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-25 Stingray or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 620 km/h, a difference of 482 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-25 Stingray or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-25 Stingray or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-25 Stingray or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-25 Stingray or X-47B?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the X-47B's 11.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-25 Stingray or X-47B?
The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in greater numbers with 7 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.