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MQ-9 Reaper vs Wing Loong II

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🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
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Specifications
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.