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Aerostar vs Bayraktar TB2

Aerostar vs Bayraktar TB2 at a glance — top speed 203 vs 222 km/h, range 200 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 1,200 kg.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Specifications
Aerostar Bayraktar TB2
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics Baykar
First flight -- 1 August 2014
Year introduced 2000 2014
Number produced N/A 600 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wingspan 7.5 m 12.0 m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 200 km 300 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 8,239 m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 1,200 kg
Empty weight 100 kg 650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Aerostar's 203 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Aerostar's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Aerostar's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Aerostar's 220 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Aerostar's 4.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or Bayraktar TB2?
The Aerostar entered service first in 2000, 14 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.