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General Atomics Aeronautical MQ-1 Predator
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Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | General Atomics Aeronautical | Northrop Grumman |
| Type | Drones (UAV) | Drones (UAV) |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1994 | 1998 |
| Status | Retired | In service |
| Units built | 360 | — |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 8.22 m | 14.50 m |
| Wingspan | 14.80 m | 39.90 m |
| Height | 2.10 m | 4.70 m |
| Wing area | 11.5 m² | — |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 512 kg | 6,781 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 1,020 kg | 14,628 kg |
| Max. payload | 204 kg | 1,360 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 217 km/h | — |
| Cruise speed | 135 km/h | 575 km/h |
| Range | 1,100 km | 22,780 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m | 18,300 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 0 (pilot and sensor operator on the ground) | 0 (remotely piloted) |
| Hardpoints | 2 | — |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Rotax 914F | Rolls-Royce F137-RR-100 |
| Thrust (each) | — | 34.0 kN |
| Power (each) | 86 kW | — |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.