MQ-8 Fire Scout vs MQ-9 Reaper
Overview
The MQ-8 Fire Scout and the MQ-9 Reaper are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and General Atomics respectively.
Top speed is 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-8 Fire Scout has an operational range of 200 km vs 1,850 km for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 3.3x the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 1,450 kg.
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has been produced in 40 units vs 300 for the MQ-9 Reaper. Unit cost is $18M for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs $30M for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 1 years before the MQ-8 Fire Scout (2001 vs 2002).
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Length | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 940 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 kg ◉ |
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