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RQ-180 vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

RQ-180 vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — range 22,000 vs 22,800 km.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global HawkFull specs
Specifications
RQ-180 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman
First flight 3 August 2010 28 February 1998
Year introduced -- 2001
Number produced N/A 40 units
Average unit price -- $131 million
Wingspan 40.0 m 39.9 m
Height -- m 4.7 m
Length -- m 14.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 22,000 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,781 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the RQ-180 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the RQ-180's 22,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-180 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
Both the RQ-180 and RQ-4 Global Hawk have a service ceiling of 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).