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Wing Loong II vs Yabhon United 40

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Specifications
Wing Loong II Yabhon United 40
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Chengdu ADASI
First flight 1 February 2017 1 January 2012
Year introduced 2018 2013
Number produced 100 units N/A
Average unit price $2 million --
Wingspan 20.5 m 20.0 m
Length 11.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg 1,500 kg
Empty weight 1,500 kg 520 kg
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Overview

The Wing Loong II and the Yabhon United 40 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Chengdu and ADASI respectively.

Top speed is 370 km/h for the Wing Loong II vs 220 km/h for the Yabhon United 40. The Wing Loong II has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,400 km for the Yabhon United 40. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Yabhon United 40. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 2.8:1 the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.

The Yabhon United 40 first flew 5 years before the Wing Loong II (2012 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Wing Loong II or Yabhon United 40?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Yabhon United 40's 220 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Wing Loong II or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Wing Loong II or Yabhon United 40?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Yabhon United 40's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Wing Loong II or Yabhon United 40?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Yabhon United 40's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Wing Loong II or Yabhon United 40?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Yabhon United 40's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Wing Loong II or Yabhon United 40?
The Yabhon United 40 entered service first in 2013, 5 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.