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RQ-180 vs SR-71 Blackbird

RQ-180 vs SR-71 Blackbird at a glance — range 22,000 vs 5,230 km.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
RQ-180 SR-71 Blackbird
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Lockheed
First flight 3 August 2010 22 December 1964
Year introduced -- 1966
Number produced N/A 32 units
Average unit price -- $185 million
Wing area -- m² 167.0 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 17.0 m
Height -- m 5.7 m
Length -- m 32.8 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 3541 km/h
Operational range 22,000 km 5,230 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 25,908 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 78,018 kg
Empty weight -- kg 30,617 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 15,422 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-180 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is faster with a maximum speed of 3,541 km/h compared to the RQ-180's 0 km/h, a difference of 3,541 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-180 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The RQ-180 has a longer range at 22,000 km compared to the SR-71 Blackbird's 5,230 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-180 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher service ceiling at 25,908 meters (85,000 ft) compared to the RQ-180's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-180 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,018 kg compared to the RQ-180's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-180 or SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird is longer at 32.8 meters compared to the RQ-180's 0.0 meters.