MQ-9 Reaper vs RQ-170 Sentinel
Specifications
|
MQ-9 Reaper |
RQ-170 Sentinel |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
Lockheed Martin |
| First flight |
1 February 2001 |
1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced |
2007 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
300 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$30 million |
$6 million |
| Wingspan |
20.0 m |
20.0 m |
| Length |
11.0 m |
4.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
300 km/h |
-- km/h |
| Operational range |
1,850 km |
-- km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,760 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
2,223 kg |
-- kg |
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Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-170 Sentinel?
Both the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-170 Sentinel have a service ceiling of 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-170 Sentinel?
Both the MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-170 Sentinel entered service in the same year: 2007.
