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RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-21 Blackjack

RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — range 185 vs 93 km, max takeoff weight 205 vs 61 kg.

AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-21 Blackjack
Specifications
RQ-2 Pioneer RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Insitu
First flight -- 28 July 2012
Year introduced 1986 2014
Number produced 175 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 5.2 m 4.9 m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 4.3 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 185 km 93 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 205 kg 61 kg
Empty weight -- kg 37 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 205 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-2 Pioneer is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 2.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 28 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.