KUS-FS vs RQ-101 Night Intruder
Overview
The KUS-FS and the RQ-101 Night Intruder are both Military Drones, manufactured by Korean Air and Korean Air respectively.
Top speed is 360 km/h for the KUS-FS vs 185 km/h for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. The KUS-FS has an operational range of 500 km vs 200 km for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. The KUS-FS operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. At 5,750 kg MTOW, the KUS-FS is 20:1 the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 290 kg.
| South Korean medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for strategic surveillance and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| South Korean unarmed military reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century and deployed since 2002 for corps-level intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,750 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 290 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 39 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KUS-FS or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 185 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The KUS-FS has a longer range at 500 km compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 290 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder entered service first in 2002, 23 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.