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RQ-180 vs X-47B

RQ-180 vs X-47B at a glance — range 22,000 vs 3,900 km.

Northrop Grumman X-47B military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 X-47B
Specifications
RQ-180 X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman
First flight 3 August 2010 4 February 2011
Year introduced -- --
Number produced N/A 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 11.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 22,000 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-180 or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the RQ-180's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-180 or X-47B?
The RQ-180 has a longer range at 22,000 km compared to the X-47B's 3,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-180 or X-47B?
The RQ-180 has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-180 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the RQ-180's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-180 or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the RQ-180's 0.0 meters.