RQ-16 T-Hawk vs Wasp III
Overview
The RQ-16 T-Hawk and the Wasp III are both Military Drones, manufactured by Honeywell and AeroVironment respectively.
The RQ-16 T-Hawk reaches 130 km/h — 2.0x the Wasp III's 65 km/h. The RQ-16 T-Hawk has an operational range of 11 km vs 5 km for the Wasp III. The Wasp III operates at altitudes up to 3,333 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-16 T-Hawk.
| American ducted fan VTOL miniature UAV, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American miniature unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for special operations and tactical reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 3 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 0.7 m |
| Length | 0.4 m |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,333 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Wasp III?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 130 km/h compared to the Wasp III's 65 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Wasp III?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a longer range at 11 km compared to the Wasp III's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Wasp III?
The Wasp III has a higher service ceiling at 3,333 meters (10,935 ft) compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Wasp III?
The RQ-16 T-Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8 kg compared to the Wasp III's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Wasp III?
The Wasp III is longer at 0.4 meters compared to the RQ-16 T-Hawk's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-16 T-Hawk or Wasp III?
The Wasp III entered service first in 2007, 0 years before the RQ-16 T-Hawk which entered service in 2007.