MQ-8 Fire Scout vs MQ-9 Reaper
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 kg |
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