RQ-170 Sentinel vs RQ-20 Puma
Overview
The RQ-170 Sentinel and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and AeroVironment respectively.
The RQ-170 Sentinel operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma.
Unit cost is $6M for the RQ-170 Sentinel vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 2 years before the RQ-20 Puma (2005 vs 2007).
| American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h |
| Operational range | 15 km |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
| Empty weight | 6 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.