MQ-1 Predator vs MQ-8 Fire Scout
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drone |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 3 July 1994 |
| Year of introduction | 1995 |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drone |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year of introduction | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wingspan | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 217 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,020 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 512 kg |
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| Wingspan | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |