Aarok vs Tu-143 Reys
The Aarok and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turgis & Gaillard and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 2.1x the Aarok's 463 km/h. The Aarok has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Aarok operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 5,400 kg MTOW, the Aarok is 4.4x the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg. The Aarok has been produced in 1 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 53 years before the Aarok (1970 vs 2023).
| 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 |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Aarok's 463 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Tu-143 Reys?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Tu-143 Reys?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Tu-143 Reys?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Tu-143 Reys?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.