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GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs RQ-2 Pioneer

GEC-Marconi Phoenix vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — max takeoff weight 175 vs 205 kg.

AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Specifications
GEC-Marconi Phoenix RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GEC-Marconi AAI
First flight 1 January 1986 --
Year introduced 1999 1986
Number produced N/A 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.6 m 5.2 m
Height -- m 1.0 m
Length -- m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 166 km/h -- km/h
Operational range -- km 185 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 175 kg 205 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of 166 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 205 kg compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 175 kg.
Which is larger, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GEC-Marconi Phoenix or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 13 years before the GEC-Marconi Phoenix which entered service in 1999.