Wing Loong II vs MQ-1 Predator
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. |
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| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China
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| Category |
Military Drone |
| Manufacturer |
CAIG / CASC |
| First flight |
1 February 2017 |
| Year of introduction |
2018 |
| Number produced |
100 units
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| Average unit price |
$2 million
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| American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Drone |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
3 July 1994 |
| Year of introduction |
1995 |
| Number produced |
360 units
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| Average unit price |
$4 million
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| Wingspan |
20.5 m
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| Length |
11.0 m
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| Maximum speed |
370 km/h
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| Operational range |
1,500 km
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| Service ceiling |
9,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
4,200 kg
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| Empty weight |
-- kg
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| Wingspan |
14.8 m
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| Length |
8.2 m
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| Maximum speed |
217 km/h
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| Operational range |
740 km
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| Service ceiling |
7,620 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
1,020 kg
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| Empty weight |
512 kg
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Photo of Wing Loong II by Weibo.