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WZ-7 Soaring Dragon vs WZ-8

WZ-7 Soaring Dragon vs WZ-8 at a glance — top speed 750 vs 3,704 km/h, range 7,000 vs 8,000 km.

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Specifications
WZ-7 Soaring Dragon WZ-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Guizhou AVIC
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2018 2019
Number produced 20 units N/A
Average unit price $25 million --
Wingspan 24.9 m 6.7 m
Height 5.4 m 2.2 m
Length 14.3 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 3704 km/h
Operational range 7,000 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 50,000 m
Total thrust 1 x 43 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 3,704 km/h compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 750 km/h, a difference of 2,954 km/h.
Which has longer range, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a higher service ceiling at 50,000 meters (164,042 ft) compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is larger, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or WZ-8?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the WZ-8's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon or WZ-8?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon entered service first in 2018, 1 years before the WZ-8 which entered service in 2019.