nEUROn vs XQ-58 Valkyrie
The nEUROn and the XQ-58 Valkyrie are both Military Drones, manufactured by Dassault Aviation and Kratos respectively. Top speed is 980 km/h for the nEUROn vs 1,048 km/h for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The nEUROn has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 5,600 km for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 14,000 m for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the nEUROn is 2.6x the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 2,722 kg. Unit cost is $28M for the nEUROn vs $4M for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The nEUROn first flew 7 years before the XQ-58 Valkyrie (2012 vs 2019).
| European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1 December 2012 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| 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 | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 40 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 nEUROn or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the nEUROn's 980 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the nEUROn or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the nEUROn's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the nEUROn's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the nEUROn or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The nEUROn has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the nEUROn or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 9.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the nEUROn or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The nEUROn is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie at $4.0 million.