MQ-1 Predator vs MQ-9 Reaper
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Specifications
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MQ-1 Predator |
MQ-9 Reaper |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
3 July 1994 |
1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced |
1995 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
360 units |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$4 million |
$30 million |
| Wingspan |
14.8 m |
20.0 m |
| Length |
8.2 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
217 km/h |
300 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,250 km |
1,850 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,020 kg |
4,760 kg |
| Empty weight |
512 kg |
2,223 kg |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MQ-1 Predator at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 12 years before the MQ-9 Reaper which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 300 units of the MQ-9 Reaper.
