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nEUROn vs XQ-58 Valkyrie

nEUROn vs XQ-58 Valkyrie at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,048 km/h, range 1,852 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 7,000 vs 2,722 kg.

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Specifications
nEUROn XQ-58 Valkyrie
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Dassault Kratos
First flight 1 December 2012 5 March 2019
Year introduced -- --
Number produced 1 units N/A
Average unit price $28 million $4 million
Wingspan 12.5 m 8.2 m
Length 9.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 1,852 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 4,900 kg 1,134 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,948 kgf 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.