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MQ-4 Triton vs P-8 Poseidon

MQ-4 Triton vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 610 vs 907 km/h, range 15,200 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 14,628 vs 85,820 kg, built 30 vs 187 units.

Northrop Grumman MQ-4 Triton military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-4 Triton
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
MQ-4 Triton P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Boeing
First flight 22 May 2013 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2018 2013
Number produced 30 units 187 units
Average unit price $180 million $150 million
Wingspan 39.9 m 37.6 m
Height -- m 12.8 m
Length 14.5 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 610 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 15,200 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 16,800 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 6,781 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 610 km/h, a difference of 297 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 14,628 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 14.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the P-8 Poseidon at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon entered service first in 2013, 5 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.