X-47B vs XQ-58 Valkyrie
X-47B vs XQ-58 Valkyrie at a glance — top speed 1,102 vs 1,048 km/h, range 3,900 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 20,185 vs 2,722 kg.
Specifications
|
X-47B |
XQ-58 Valkyrie |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop Grumman |
Kratos |
| First flight |
4 February 2011 |
5 March 2019 |
| Year introduced |
-- |
-- |
| Number produced |
2 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$406.5 million |
$4 million |
| Wing area |
88.6 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
18.9 m |
8.2 m |
| Height |
3.1 m |
-- m |
| Length |
11.6 m |
9.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
1102 km/h |
1048 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,900 km |
5,600 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,800 m |
14,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
20,185 kg |
2,722 kg |
| Empty weight |
13,080 kg |
1,134 kg |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 8 kN
|
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Which is faster, the X-47B or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the X-47B or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the X-47B's 3,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the X-47B or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie 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 X-47B or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the X-47B or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 9.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the X-47B or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie at $4.0 million.
