MQ-4 Triton vs RQ-20 Puma
Overview
The MQ-4 Triton and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and AeroVironment respectively.
The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 7.3x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The MQ-4 Triton has an operational range of 15,200 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 2438:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in 30 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $180M for the MQ-4 Triton vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 6 years before the MQ-4 Triton (2007 vs 2013).
| American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,781 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 5 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.