MQ-1 Predator vs MQ-9 Reaper
Overview
The MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and General Atomics respectively.
Top speed is 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator vs 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-1 Predator has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 1,850 km for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the MQ-1 Predator. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 4.7x the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in 360 units vs 300 for the MQ-9 Reaper. Unit cost is $4M for the MQ-1 Predator vs $30M for the MQ-9 Reaper. The MQ-1 Predator first flew 7 years before the MQ-9 Reaper (1994 vs 2001).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 3 July 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,020 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 512 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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