RQ-20 Puma vs Wing Loong II
The RQ-20 Puma and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and CAIG / CASC respectively. The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 4.5x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The RQ-20 Puma has an operational range of 15 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 700:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 10 years before the Wing Loong II (2007 vs 2017).
| 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 | $0.3 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 287 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-20 Puma at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 10 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.