RQ-4 Global Hawk vs Yabhon United 40
Overview
The RQ-4 Global Hawk and the Yabhon United 40 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and ADASI respectively.
The RQ-4 Global Hawk reaches 629 km/h — 2.9x the Yabhon United 40's 220 km/h. The RQ-4 Global Hawk has an operational range of 22,800 km vs 2,400 km for the Yabhon United 40. The RQ-4 Global Hawk operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Yabhon United 40. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the RQ-4 Global Hawk is 9.8x the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.
The RQ-4 Global Hawk first flew 14 years before the Yabhon United 40 (1998 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| Emirati medium-altitude long-endurance drone, known for service in Libyan Civil War and ongoing Yemeni conflict since 2011. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ADASI |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 39.9 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 520 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Yabhon United 40?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Yabhon United 40's 220 km/h, a difference of 409 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Yabhon United 40?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the Yabhon United 40's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Yabhon United 40?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Yabhon United 40's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Yabhon United 40?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Yabhon United 40?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Yabhon United 40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-4 Global Hawk or Yabhon United 40?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the Yabhon United 40 which entered service in 2013.