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RQ-170 Sentinel vs Taranis

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Specifications
RQ-170 Sentinel Taranis
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin BAE Systems
First flight 1 January 2005 10 August 2013
Year introduced 2007 --
Number produced N/A 1 units
Average unit price $6 million $220 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 10.0 m
Length 4.8 m 4.0 m
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,192 m
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Overview

The RQ-170 Sentinel and the Taranis are both Military Drones, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems respectively.

The RQ-170 Sentinel operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,192 m for the Taranis.

Unit cost is $6M for the RQ-170 Sentinel vs $220M for the Taranis. The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 8 years before the Taranis (2005 vs 2013).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Taranis?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Taranis's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Taranis?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the Taranis's 4.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Taranis?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel at $6.0 million.