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MQ-4 Triton vs RQ-180

MQ-4 Triton vs RQ-180 at a glance — range 15,200 vs 22,000 km.

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Specifications
MQ-4 Triton RQ-180
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman
First flight 22 May 2013 3 August 2010
Year introduced 2018 --
Number produced 30 units N/A
Average unit price $180 million --
Wingspan 39.9 m 40.0 m
Length 14.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 610 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 22,000 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-180?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the RQ-180's 0 km/h, a difference of 610 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-180?
The RQ-180 has a longer range at 22,000 km compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 15,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-180?
The RQ-180 has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-180?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the RQ-180's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-180?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the RQ-180's 0.0 meters.