RQ-20 Puma vs Saegheh
Overview
The RQ-20 Puma and the Saegheh are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Shahed respectively.
The Saegheh reaches 350 km/h — 4.2x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The RQ-20 Puma has an operational range of 15 km vs 1,500 km for the Saegheh. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 83:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 50 for the Saegheh. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 7 years before the Saegheh (2007 vs 2014).
| 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 |
| Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed |
| First flight | 1 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 8 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or Saegheh?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.