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RQ-16 T-Hawk vs RQ-20 Puma

RQ-16 T-Hawk vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 130 vs 83 km/h, range 11 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 8 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
RQ-16 T-Hawk RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Honeywell AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2007 2008
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $250K
Wingspan -- m 2.8 m
Length -- m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 11 km 15 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 8 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 130 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 11 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 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-20 Puma?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.