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RQ-20 Puma vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

RQ-20 Puma vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — top speed 83 vs 629 km/h, range 15 vs 22,800 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 14,628 kg, built 1,000 vs 40 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Specifications
RQ-20 Puma RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2007 28 February 1998
Year introduced 2008 2001
Number produced 1000 units 40 units
Average unit price $250K $131 million
Wingspan 2.8 m 39.9 m
Length 1.4 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 15 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 6 kg 8,620 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 7 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.