RQ-20 Puma vs Wasp III
Overview
The RQ-20 Puma and the Wasp III are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma vs 65 km/h for the Wasp III. The RQ-20 Puma has an operational range of 15 km vs 5 km for the Wasp III. The Wasp III operates at altitudes up to 3,333 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma.
| 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 |
| American miniature unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for special operations and tactical reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 0.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,333 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 0 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the Wasp III's 65 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the Wasp III's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The Wasp III has a higher service ceiling at 3,333 meters (10,935 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The Wasp III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the Wasp III's 0.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The Wasp III entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.