MQ-9B SkyGuardian vs Wing Loong II
MQ-9B SkyGuardian vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 390 vs 370 km/h, range 11,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 4,200 kg.
Specifications
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MQ-9B SkyGuardian |
Wing Loong II |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
Chengdu |
| First flight |
25 February 2016 |
1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced |
2020 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
100 units |
| Average unit price |
$40 million |
$2 million |
| Wingspan |
24.0 m |
20.5 m |
| Length |
11.7 m |
11.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
390 km/h |
370 km/h |
| Operational range |
11,000 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,200 m |
9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
5,670 kg |
4,200 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
1,500 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 671 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is faster with a maximum speed of 390 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the MQ-9B SkyGuardian which entered service in 2020.
