Aarok vs Bayraktar TB2
The Aarok and the Bayraktar TB2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turgis & Gaillard and Baykar respectively. The Aarok reaches 463 km/h — 2.1x the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h. The Aarok has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 300 km for the Bayraktar TB2. The Aarok operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2. At 5,400 kg MTOW, the Aarok is 4.5x the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg. The Aarok has been produced in 1 units vs 600 for the Bayraktar TB2. Unit cost is $7.5M for the Aarok vs $5M for the Bayraktar TB2. The Bayraktar TB2 first flew 9 years before the Aarok (2014 vs 2023).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turgis & Gaillard |
| First flight | 1 January 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 463 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.