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RQ-20 Puma vs RQ-7 Shadow

RQ-20 Puma vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 83 vs 200 km/h, range 15 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 170 kg, built 1,000 vs 500 units.

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🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Specifications
RQ-20 Puma RQ-7 Shadow
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment AAI
First flight 1 January 2007 1 January 1991
Year introduced 2008 2002
Number produced 1000 units 500 units
Average unit price $250K $750K
Wingspan 2.8 m 3.9 m
Length 1.4 m 3.4 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 15 km 109 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 170 kg
Empty weight 6 kg 86 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a longer range at 109 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 170 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is longer at 3.4 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 6 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 500 units of the RQ-7 Shadow.