RQ-170 Sentinel vs U-2 Dragon Lady
Specifications
|
RQ-170 Sentinel |
U-2 Dragon Lady |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
1 January 2005 |
1 August 1955 |
| Year introduced |
2007 |
1956 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
104 units |
| Average unit price |
$6 million |
$50 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
93.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
20.0 m |
31.0 m |
| Height |
-- m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
4.8 m |
19.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
805 km/h |
| Operational range |
-- km |
11,280 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,240 m |
21,336 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
-- kg |
18,144 kg |
| Empty weight |
-- kg |
6,486 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 7,711 kgf
|
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Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a higher service ceiling at 21,336 meters (70,000 ft) compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is longer at 19.2 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-170 Sentinel or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady is more expensive at approximately $50 million per unit compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 51 years before the RQ-170 Sentinel which entered service in 2007.
