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RQ-4 Global Hawk vs Wing Loong II

RQ-4 Global Hawk vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 629 vs 370 km/h, range 22,800 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 14,628 vs 4,200 kg, built 40 vs 100 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Chengdu Wing Loong II military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
RQ-4 Global Hawk Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Chengdu
First flight 28 February 1998 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2001 2018
Number produced 40 units 100 units
Average unit price $131 million $2 million
Wingspan 39.9 m 20.5 m
Length 14.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 629 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 22,800 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 8,620 kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.