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RQ-4 Global Hawk vs Yabhon United 40

RQ-4 Global Hawk vs Yabhon United 40 at a glance — top speed 629 vs 220 km/h, range 22,800 vs 2,400 km, max takeoff weight 14,628 vs 1,500 kg.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
RQ-4 Global Hawk Yabhon United 40
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman ADASI
First flight 28 February 1998 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2001 2013
Number produced 40 units N/A
Average unit price $131 million --
Wingspan 39.9 m 20.0 m
Length 14.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 629 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 22,800 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,628 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 8,620 kg 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.