nEUROn vs X-47B
Overview
The nEUROn and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by Dassault Aviation and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 980 km/h for the nEUROn vs 1,102 km/h for the X-47B. The nEUROn has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the X-47B. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 2.9x the nEUROn's 7,000 kg.
The nEUROn has been produced in 1 units vs 2 for the X-47B. Unit cost is $28M for the nEUROn vs $406.5M for the X-47B. The X-47B first flew 1 years before the nEUROn (2011 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 unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrator, developed in the early 21st century for carrier-based operations and semi-autonomous flight. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 4 February 2011 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $406.5 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 88.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1102 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,185 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,080 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the nEUROn's 980 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the nEUROn's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the nEUROn's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the nEUROn's 9.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the nEUROn at $28 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B has been produced in greater numbers with 2 units compared to 1 units of the nEUROn.