Wing Loong II vs MQ-9 Reaper
| 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, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Drone |
| Manufacturer |
General Atomics |
| First flight |
1 February 2001 |
| Year of introduction |
2007 |
| Number produced |
300 units
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| Average unit price |
$30 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 |
20.0 m
◉
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| Length |
11.0 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
300 km/h
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| Operational range |
1,850 km
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| Service ceiling |
15,000 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
4,760 kg
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| Empty weight |
2,223 kg
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Photo of Wing Loong II by Weibo.