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Aarok vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

Aarok vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — top speed 463 vs 629 km/h, range 7,500 vs 22,800 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 14,628 kg, built 1 vs 40 units.

Turgis & Gaillard Aarok military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Aarok
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Specifications
Aarok RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2023 28 February 1998
Year introduced -- 2001
Number produced 1 units 40 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $131 million
Wingspan 22.0 m 39.9 m
Length 14.0 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 463 km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg 8,620 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Aarok's 463 km/h, a difference of 166 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the Aarok's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Aarok's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Aarok's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Aarok's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the Aarok at $7.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.