MQ-9 Reaper vs Wing Loong II
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MQ-9 Reaper |
Wing Loong II |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
Chengdu |
| First flight |
1 February 2001 |
1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced |
2007 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
300 units |
100 units |
| Average unit price |
$30 million |
$2 million |
| Wingspan |
20.0 m |
20.5 m |
| Length |
11.0 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
300 km/h |
370 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,850 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
4,760 kg |
4,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,223 kg |
1,500 kg |
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Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 11 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.