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RQ-5 Hunter vs Denel Seeker

RQ-5 Hunter vs Denel Seeker at a glance — range 125 vs 250 km.

Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
RQ-5 Hunter Denel Seeker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Denel
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1995 1987
Number produced 20 units N/A
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 10.6 m -- m
Height 1.9 m -- m
Length 7.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 170 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 125 km 250 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 885 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 42 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-5 Hunter or Denel Seeker?
The RQ-5 Hunter is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Denel Seeker's 0 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-5 Hunter or Denel Seeker?
The Denel Seeker has a longer range at 250 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-5 Hunter or Denel Seeker?
The Denel Seeker has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-5 Hunter or Denel Seeker?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Denel Seeker's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-5 Hunter or Denel Seeker?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Denel Seeker's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-5 Hunter or Denel Seeker?
The Denel Seeker entered service first in 1987, 8 years before the RQ-5 Hunter which entered service in 1995.