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MQ-9 Reaper vs Wing Loong I

MQ-9 Reaper vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 300 vs 280 km/h, range 1,850 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 1,100 kg, built 300 vs 60 units.

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🇺🇸 MQ-9 ReaperFull specs
Chengdu Wing Loong I military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong IFull specs
Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Chengdu
First flight 1 February 2001 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2007 2011
Number produced 300 units 60 units
Average unit price $30 million $1 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 11.0 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Wing Loong I's 280 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Wing Loong I's 9.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the Wing Loong I which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong I?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.