RQ-20 Puma vs S-70 Okhotnik
The RQ-20 Puma and the S-70 Okhotnik are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association respectively. The S-70 Okhotnik reaches 1,000 km/h — 12:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The RQ-20 Puma has an operational range of 15 km vs 6,000 km for the S-70 Okhotnik. The S-70 Okhotnik operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 25,000 kg MTOW, the S-70 Okhotnik is 4167:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 2 for the S-70 Okhotnik. Unit cost is $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma vs $11.5M for the S-70 Okhotnik. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 12 years before the S-70 Okhotnik (2007 vs 2019).
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Russian stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, intended for reconnaissance and strike missions under the control of fifth-generation fighter pilots. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association |
| First flight | 3 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $11.5 million |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 917 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik 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 S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the S-70 Okhotnik's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The S-70 Okhotnik is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 16 years before the S-70 Okhotnik which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or S-70 Okhotnik?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the S-70 Okhotnik.