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Wing Loong II vs WJ-700

Wing Loong II vs WJ-700 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 700 km/h, max takeoff weight 4,200 vs 3,800 kg.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
Wing Loong II WJ-700
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Chengdu CASIC
First flight 1 February 2017 11 January 2021
Year introduced 2018 2024
Number produced 100 units N/A
Average unit price $2 million $40 million
Wingspan 20.5 m 22.0 m
Length 11.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg 3,800 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 330 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the WJ-700's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the WJ-700's 3,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the WJ-700's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong II or WJ-700?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 6 years before the WJ-700 which entered service in 2024.