RQ-4 Global Hawk vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Overview
The RQ-4 Global Hawk and the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Guizhou respectively.
Top speed is 629 km/h for the RQ-4 Global Hawk vs 750 km/h for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon. The RQ-4 Global Hawk has an operational range of 22,800 km vs 7,000 km for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon. The RQ-4 Global Hawk operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has been produced in 40 units vs 20 for the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
| 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 |
| Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for aerial reconnaissance and maritime targeting. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 629 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 22,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg |
| Empty weight | 8,620 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 43 kN ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 629 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the RQ-4 Global Hawk's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.