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MQ-28 Ghost Bat vs RQ-20 Puma

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Specifications
MQ-28 Ghost Bat RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing AeroVironment
First flight 27 February 2021 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2024 2008
Number produced 8 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 7.3 m 2.8 m
Length 11.7 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 15 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg 6 kg
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Overview

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing and AeroVironment respectively.

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma.

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been produced in 8 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 14 years before the MQ-28 Ghost Bat (2007 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 16 years before the MQ-28 Ghost Bat which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 8 units of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.