RQ-180 vs U-2 Dragon Lady
RQ-180 vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — range 22,000 vs 11,280 km.
Specifications
|
RQ-180 |
U-2 Dragon Lady |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop Grumman |
Lockheed |
| First flight |
3 August 2010 |
1 August 1955 |
| Year introduced |
-- |
1956 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
104 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$50 million |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
93.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
40.0 m |
31.0 m |
| Height |
-- m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
-- m |
19.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
-- km/h |
805 km/h |
| Operational range |
22,000 km |
11,280 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,000 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 has longer range, the RQ-180 or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The RQ-180 has a longer range at 22,000 km compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 11,280 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-180 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-180's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
