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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs RQ-2 Pioneer

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs RQ-2 Pioneer at a glance — range 11 vs 185 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 205 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-2 PioneerFull specs
Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk RQ-2 Pioneer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell AAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2007 1986
Number produced N/A 175 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan -- m 5.2 m
Height -- m 1.0 m
Length -- m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 11 km 185 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 205 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 11 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 205 kg compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 8 kg.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-2 Pioneer?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 21 years before the RQ-16 T-Hawk which entered service in 2007.