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MQ-20 Avenger vs XQ-58 Valkyrie

MQ-20 Avenger vs XQ-58 Valkyrie at a glance — top speed 740 vs 1,048 km/h, range 2,900 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 8,255 vs 2,722 kg.

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Specifications
MQ-20 Avenger XQ-58 Valkyrie
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Kratos
First flight 4 April 2009 5 March 2019
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 9 units N/A
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 8.2 m
Length 13.0 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,255 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,134 kg
Total thrust 1 x 17 kN 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.