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MQ-9 Reaper vs Taranis

MQ-9 Reaper vs Taranis at a glance — built 300 vs 1 units.

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper Taranis
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics BAE Systems
First flight 1 February 2001 10 August 2013
Year introduced 2007 --
Number produced 300 units 1 units
Average unit price $30 million $220 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 10.0 m
Length 11.0 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 1,850 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg -- kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Taranis's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Taranis's 4.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the MQ-9 Reaper at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or Taranis?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.