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nEUROn vs X-47B

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Specifications
nEUROn X-47B
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 December 2012 4 February 2011
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 1 units 2 units
Average unit price $28 million $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 12.5 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 9.5 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight 4,900 kg 13,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 40 kN 0
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Overview

The nEUROn and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by Dassault Aviation and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 980 km/h for the nEUROn vs 1,102 km/h for the X-47B. The nEUROn has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the X-47B. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 2.9x the nEUROn's 7,000 kg.

The nEUROn has been produced in 1 units vs 2 for the X-47B. Unit cost is $28M for the nEUROn vs $406.5M for the X-47B. The X-47B first flew 1 years before the nEUROn (2011 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the nEUROn's 980 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the nEUROn's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the nEUROn's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the nEUROn's 9.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the nEUROn at $28 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the nEUROn or X-47B?
The X-47B has been produced in greater numbers with 2 units compared to 1 units of the nEUROn.