MQ-4 Triton vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
| American unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 28 February 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $131 million |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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| Wingspan | 39.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 629 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 22,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,620 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 610 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 15,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-4 Triton 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 MQ-4 Triton's 16,800 meters (55,118 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 14,628 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the MQ-4 Triton's 14.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk at $131 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the MQ-4 Triton which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-4 Triton or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.