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Aarok vs MQ-9 Reaper

Turgis & Gaillard Aarok military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Aarok
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
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Specifications
Aarok MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard General Atomics
First flight 1 January 2023 1 February 2001
Year introduced -- 2007
Number produced 1 units 300 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $30 million
Wingspan 22.0 m 20.0 m
Length 14.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 463 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg 2,223 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Aarok's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Aarok at $7.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.