RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The RQ-2 Pioneer and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by AAI and Northrop Grumman respectively.
The RQ-2 Pioneer has an operational range of 185 km vs 125 km for the RQ-5 Hunter. The RQ-5 Hunter operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-2 Pioneer. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 4.3x the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
The RQ-2 Pioneer has been produced in 175 units vs 20 for the RQ-5 Hunter.
| American-Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily for reconnaissance, surveillance, and artillery targeting from 1986 until 2007. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 175 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 185 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 205 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter 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-5 Hunter?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 9 years before the RQ-5 Hunter which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has been produced in greater numbers with 175 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.