nEUROn vs RQ-20 Puma
The nEUROn and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Dassault Aviation and AeroVironment respectively. The nEUROn reaches 980 km/h — 12:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The nEUROn has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the nEUROn is 1167:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The nEUROn has been produced in 1 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $28M for the nEUROn vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 5 years before the nEUROn (2007 vs 2012).
| European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1 December 2012 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 40 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The nEUROn is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 897 km/h.
Which has longer range, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The nEUROn has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The nEUROn has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The nEUROn is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the nEUROn or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the nEUROn.