Aarok vs Bayraktar TB3
Overview
The Aarok and the Bayraktar TB3 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turgis & Gaillard and Baykar respectively.
Top speed is 463 km/h for the Aarok vs 300 km/h for the Bayraktar TB3. The Aarok has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,000 km for the Bayraktar TB3. At 5,400 kg MTOW, the Aarok is 3.7x the Bayraktar TB3's 1,450 kg.
| French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage. | |
| 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 carrier-based medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, designed for short-range take-off and landing from drone carriers. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 27 October 2023 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m |
| Length | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB3?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 300 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB3?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB3?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB3?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Bayraktar TB3?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 8.3 meters.