Albatross vs Bayraktar TB2

Overview

The Albatross and the Bayraktar TB2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by NCSIST and Baykar respectively.

The Albatross has an operational range of 180 km vs 300 km for the Bayraktar TB2. The Bayraktar TB2 operates at altitudes up to 8,239 m compared to 4,000 m for the Albatross. At 1,200 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar TB2 is 3.8x the Albatross's 317 kg.

The Albatross has been produced in 32 units vs 600 for the Bayraktar TB2.

Taiwanese medium unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, deployed for military surveillance, reconnaissance, and civilian applications.
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST
First flight --
Year introduced 2014
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price --
Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya.
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 8.6 m
Length 5.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 180 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg
Empty weight -- kg
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 0 years before the Albatross which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 32 units of the Albatross.