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Wing Loong I vs Wing Loong II

Overview

The Wing Loong I and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Chengdu and CAIG / CASC respectively.

Top speed is 280 km/h for the Wing Loong I vs 370 km/h for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong I has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Wing Loong I. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 3.8x the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.

The Wing Loong I has been produced in 60 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $1M for the Wing Loong I vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong I first flew 8 years before the Wing Loong II (2009 vs 2017).

Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, extensively utilized for surveillance and aerial reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2011
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price $1 million
Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer CAIG / CASC
First flight 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 100 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wingspan 14.0 m
Height 2.8 m
Length 9.1 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,100 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW
Wingspan 20.5 m
Height -- m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Wing Loong I's 280 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Wing Loong I's 9.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wing Loong I or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.