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RQ-101 Night Intruder vs RQ-2 Pioneer

RQ-101 Night Intruder vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — range 200 vs 185 km, max takeoff weight 290 vs 205 kg.

Specifications
RQ-101 Night Intruder RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air AAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2002 1986
Number produced N/A 175 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 6.4 m 5.2 m
Height 1.5 m 1.0 m
Length 4.7 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 200 km 185 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 290 kg 205 kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 185 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 290 kg compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is longer at 4.7 meters compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 16 years before the RQ-101 Night Intruder which entered service in 2002.