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MQ-9 Reaper vs Wing Loong-10

MQ-9 Reaper vs Wing Loong-10 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 620 km/h, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 3,200 kg.

Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper Wing Loong-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Chengdu
First flight 1 February 2001 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2007 2016
Number produced 300 units N/A
Average unit price $30 million --
Wingspan 20.0 m 20.0 m
Height -- m 3.7 m
Length 11.0 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 10 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong-10?
Both the MQ-9 Reaper and Wing Loong-10 have a service ceiling of 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong-10?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Wing Loong-10's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong-10?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Wing Loong-10's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong-10?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 9 years before the Wing Loong-10 which entered service in 2016.