Nishant vs RQ-5 Hunter
Nishant vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 216 vs 170 km/h, range 100 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 380 vs 885 kg, built 4 vs 20 units.
Specifications
|
Nishant |
RQ-5 Hunter |
| Origin country |
🇮🇳 India |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
DRDO |
Northrop Grumman |
| First flight |
1 January 1995 |
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| Year introduced |
1999 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
4 units |
20 units |
| Average unit price |
$3.1 million |
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| Wingspan |
6.5 m |
10.6 m |
| Height |
-- m |
1.9 m |
| Length |
4.6 m |
7.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
216 km/h |
170 km/h |
| Operational range |
100 km |
125 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,962 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
380 kg |
885 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 41 kW
|
2 x 42 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Nishant is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the Nishant's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Nishant's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Nishant's 380 kg.
Which is larger, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Nishant's 4.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 4 years before the Nishant which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nishant or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has been produced in greater numbers with 20 units compared to 4 units of the Nishant.
