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RQ-20 Puma vs Wasp III

RQ-20 Puma vs Wasp III at a glance — top speed 83 vs 65 km/h, range 15 vs 5 km, max takeoff weight 6 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
RQ-20 Puma Wasp III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2007 --
Year introduced 2008 2007
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $250K --
Wingspan 2.8 m 0.7 m
Length 1.4 m 0.4 m
Maximum speed 83 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 15 km 5 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,333 m
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 6 kg 0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The RQ-20 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 83 km/h compared to the Wasp III's 65 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The RQ-20 Puma has a longer range at 15 km compared to the Wasp III's 5 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The Wasp III has a higher service ceiling at 3,333 meters (10,935 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The Wasp III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the Wasp III's 0.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Wasp III?
The Wasp III entered service first in 2007, 1 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.