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MQ-1 Predator vs Yabhon United 40

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🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
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Specifications
MQ-1 Predator Yabhon United 40
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics ADASI
First flight 3 July 1994 1 January 2012
Year introduced 1995 2013
Number produced 360 units N/A
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 14.8 m 20.0 m
Length 8.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 512 kg 520 kg
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Overview

The MQ-1 Predator and the Yabhon United 40 are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and ADASI respectively.

Top speed is 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator vs 220 km/h for the Yabhon United 40. The MQ-1 Predator has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 2,400 km for the Yabhon United 40. The MQ-1 Predator operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the Yabhon United 40.

The MQ-1 Predator first flew 18 years before the Yabhon United 40 (1994 vs 2012).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Yabhon United 40's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Yabhon United 40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or Yabhon United 40?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 18 years before the Yabhon United 40 which entered service in 2013.