MQ-9 Reaper vs RQ-20 Puma
The MQ-9 Reaper and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and AeroVironment respectively. The MQ-9 Reaper reaches 300 km/h — 3.6x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 793:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in 300 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $30M for the MQ-9 Reaper vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 6 years before the RQ-20 Puma (2001 vs 2007).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| 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 |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 300 units of the MQ-9 Reaper.