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Specifications
MQ-25 Stingray X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing Northrop Grumman
First flight 19 September 2019 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2027 --
Number produced 7 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 22.9 m 18.9 m
Height 3.0 m 3.1 m
Length 15.5 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 930 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg 13,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-25 Stingray and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 620 km/h for the MQ-25 Stingray vs 1,102 km/h for the X-47B. The MQ-25 Stingray has an operational range of 930 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. The X-47B operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 12,000 m for the MQ-25 Stingray.

The MQ-25 Stingray has been produced in 7 units vs 2 for the X-47B. The X-47B first flew 8 years before the MQ-25 Stingray (2011 vs 2019).

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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.