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KUS-FS vs RQ-101 Night Intruder

KUS-FS vs RQ-101 Night Intruder at a glance — top speed 360 vs 185 km/h, range 500 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 5,750 vs 290 kg.

Specifications
KUS-FS RQ-101 Night Intruder
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air Korean Air
First flight 1 January 2012 --
Year introduced 2025 2002
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 25.0 m 6.4 m
Height 3.0 m 1.5 m
Length 13.0 m 4.7 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 500 km 200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,750 kg 290 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kW 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.