MQ-8 Fire Scout vs MQ-9 Reaper

US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2002
Year introduced 2009
Number produced 40 units
Average unit price $18 million
American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics
First flight 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2007
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $30 million
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
Wingspan 20.0 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg
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