RQ-20 Puma vs Sokol Altius
The RQ-20 Puma and the Sokol Altius are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and OKB Sokol respectively. The Sokol Altius 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 10,000 km for the Sokol Altius. The Sokol Altius operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 6,000 kg MTOW, the Sokol Altius is 1000:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 3 for the Sokol Altius. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 12 years before the Sokol Altius (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 unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | OKB Sokol |
| First flight | 20 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 3 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius 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 Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Sokol Altius?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 4 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or Sokol Altius?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 3 units of the Sokol Altius.