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RUAG Ranger vs RQ-20 Puma

RUAG Ranger vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 220 vs 83 km/h, range 100 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 285 vs 6 kg, built 40 vs 1,000 units.

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🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Specifications
RUAG Ranger RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer RUAG AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 1999 2008
Number produced 40 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan 5.7 m 2.8 m
Height 1.1 m -- m
Length 4.6 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 100 km 15 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 285 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 31 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 137 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RUAG Ranger has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RUAG Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 9 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RUAG Ranger or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the RUAG Ranger.