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nEUROn vs RQ-170 Sentinel

Specifications
nEUROn RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Dassault Lockheed Martin
First flight 1 December 2012 1 January 2005
Year introduced -- 2007
Number produced 1 units N/A
Average unit price $28 million $6 million
Wingspan 12.5 m 20.0 m
Length 9.5 m 4.8 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 1,852 km -- km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,900 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,948 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the nEUROn's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is larger, the nEUROn or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the nEUROn or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The nEUROn is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel at $6.0 million.