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RQ-21 Blackjack vs V-BAT

RQ-21 Blackjack vs V-BAT at a glance — top speed 170 vs 90 km/h, max takeoff weight 61 vs 73 kg.

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🇺🇸 RQ-21 Blackjack
Specifications
RQ-21 Blackjack V-BAT
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu Shield AI
First flight 28 July 2012 --
Year introduced 2014 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wingspan 4.9 m 2.9 m
Length 2.5 m 3.8 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 93 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 61 kg 73 kg
Empty weight 37 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 6 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-21 Blackjack or V-BAT?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the V-BAT's 90 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-21 Blackjack or V-BAT?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a longer range at 93 km compared to the V-BAT's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-21 Blackjack or V-BAT?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the V-BAT's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-21 Blackjack or V-BAT?
The V-BAT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 73 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-21 Blackjack or V-BAT?
The V-BAT is longer at 3.8 meters compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-21 Blackjack or V-BAT?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the V-BAT at $1.0 million.