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MQ-4 Triton vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon

MQ-4 Triton vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — top speed 610 vs 750 km/h, range 15,200 vs 7,000 km, built 30 vs 20 units.

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Specifications
MQ-4 Triton WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Guizhou
First flight 22 May 2013 --
Year introduced 2018 2018
Number produced 30 units 20 units
Average unit price $180 million $25 million
Wingspan 39.9 m 24.9 m
Height -- m 5.4 m
Length 14.5 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 610 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg -- kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 43 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 610 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon 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 WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 14.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon entered service first in 2018, 0 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The MQ-4 Triton has been produced in greater numbers with 30 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.