RQ-20 Puma vs Taranis
The RQ-20 Puma and the Taranis are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and BAE Systems respectively. The Taranis operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1 for the Taranis. Unit cost is $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma vs $220M for the Taranis. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 6 years before the Taranis (2007 vs 2013).
| 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 |
| British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| First flight | 10 August 2013 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $220 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The Taranis has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The Taranis is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or Taranis?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.