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RQ-20 Puma vs RQ-21 Blackjack

RQ-20 Puma vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 83 vs 170 km/h, range 15 vs 93 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 61 kg.

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Specifications
RQ-20 Puma RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Insitu
First flight 1 January 2007 28 July 2012
Year introduced 2008 2014
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $250K $2 million
Wingspan 2.8 m 4.9 m
Length 1.4 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 15 km 93 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 61 kg
Empty weight 6 kg 37 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a longer range at 93 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 6 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.