MQ-20 Avenger vs XQ-58 Valkyrie
The MQ-20 Avenger and the XQ-58 Valkyrie are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Kratos respectively. Top speed is 740 km/h for the MQ-20 Avenger vs 1,048 km/h for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 5,600 km for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The MQ-20 Avenger operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,000 m for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 3.0x the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 2,722 kg. The MQ-20 Avenger first flew 10 years before the XQ-58 Valkyrie (2009 vs 2019).
| American jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for stealthy reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 4 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed to serve as a loyal wingman for manned fighter aircraft. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Kratos |
| First flight | 5 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,255 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 17 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,134 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-20 Avenger or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 740 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 9.1 meters.