Ababil-3 vs Bayraktar TB2

Iranian multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the 2000s, primarily utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 217 units
Average unit price $-- million
Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
Bayraktar TB2 UAV photo
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 7.0 m â—‰
Length -- m
Maximum speed 200 km/h â—‰
Operational range 100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Wingspan 12.0 m â—‰
Length 6.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h â—‰
Operational range 300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,239 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg
Empty weight 650 kg
Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAV profile drawing

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Ababil-3's 200 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 6 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 217 units of the Ababil-3.