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Wing Loong II vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon

Wing Loong II vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — top speed 370 vs 750 km/h, range 1,000 vs 7,000 km, built 100 vs 20 units.

Specifications
Wing Loong II WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Chengdu Guizhou
First flight 1 February 2017 --
Year introduced 2018 2018
Number produced 100 units 20 units
Average unit price $2 million $25 million
Wingspan 20.5 m 24.9 m
Height -- m 5.4 m
Length 11.0 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg -- kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 43 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Wing Loong II's 370 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon entered service first in 2018, 0 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wing Loong II or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.