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MQ-20 Avenger vs X-47B

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Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger X-47B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Northrop Grumman
First flight 4 April 2009 4 February 2011
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 9 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 13.0 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN 0
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Overview

The MQ-20 Avenger and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the MQ-20 Avenger vs 1,102 km/h for the X-47B. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,800 m for the X-47B. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 2.4x the MQ-20 Avenger's 8,255 kg.

The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 2 for the X-47B. The MQ-20 Avenger first flew 2 years before the X-47B (2009 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 740 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or X-47B?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 8,255 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or X-47B?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the X-47B's 11.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or X-47B?
The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in greater numbers with 9 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.