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RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-5 Hunter

RQ-2 Pioneer vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — range 185 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 205 vs 885 kg, built 175 vs 20 units.

AAI RQ-2 Pioneer military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-2 Pioneer
Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
RQ-2 Pioneer RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Northrop Grumman
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1986 1995
Number produced 175 units 20 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.2 m 10.6 m
Height 1.0 m 1.9 m
Length 4.3 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 185 km 125 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 205 kg 885 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 0 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has a longer range at 185 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 205 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the RQ-2 Pioneer's 4.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-2 Pioneer entered service first in 1986, 9 years before the RQ-5 Hunter which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-2 Pioneer or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-2 Pioneer has been produced in greater numbers with 175 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.