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MQ-9 Reaper vs Yabhon United 40

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Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper Yabhon United 40
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics ADASI
First flight 1 February 2001 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2007 2013
Number produced 300 units N/A
Average unit price $30 million --
Wingspan 20.0 m 20.0 m
Length 11.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg 520 kg
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Overview

The MQ-9 Reaper and the Yabhon United 40 are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and ADASI respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper vs 220 km/h for the Yabhon United 40. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 2,400 km for the Yabhon United 40. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Yabhon United 40. At 4,760 kg MTOW, the MQ-9 Reaper is 3.2:1 the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.

The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 11 years before the Yabhon United 40 (2001 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Yabhon United 40's 220 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Yabhon United 40's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yabhon United 40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 6 years before the Yabhon United 40 which entered service in 2013.