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NCSIST Albatross vs Bayraktar TB2

NCSIST Albatross vs Bayraktar TB2 at a glance — range 180 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 1,200 kg, built 32 vs 600 units.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Specifications
NCSIST Albatross Bayraktar TB2
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST Baykar
First flight -- 1 August 2014
Year introduced 2014 2014
Number produced 32 units 600 units
Average unit price $2 million $5 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 12.0 m
Length 5.3 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 180 km 300 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 8,239 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 1,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 650 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 0 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the NCSIST Albatross at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 0 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.