MQ-9 Reaper vs Sokol Altius

American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer General Atomics
First flight 1 February 2001
Year of introduction 2007
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $30 million
Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed.
Picture of Sokol Altius
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Drone
Manufacturer OKB Sokol
First flight 20 August 2019
Year of introduction 2012
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 20.0 m β—‰
Length 11.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,850 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,223 kg
3-view profile of MQ-9 Reaper
Wingspan 28.5 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 350 km/h β—‰
Operational range 10,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight None kg

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of Sokol Altius by Π ΠΎΠΌΠ°Π½ Барский.