RQ-101 Night Intruder vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The RQ-101 Night Intruder and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by Korean Air and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the RQ-101 Night Intruder vs 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-101 Night Intruder has an operational range of 200 km vs 125 km for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-101 Night Intruder. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 3.1x the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 290 kg.
| 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 | -- |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 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-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 290 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-101 Night Intruder or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 7 years before the RQ-101 Night Intruder which entered service in 2002.