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NCSIST Albatross vs TAI Anka

NCSIST Albatross vs TAI Anka at a glance — range 180 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 1,700 kg, built 32 vs 102 units.

Specifications
NCSIST Albatross TAI Anka
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST TAI
First flight -- 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2014 2017
Number produced 32 units 102 units
Average unit price $2 million $30 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 17.5 m
Length 5.3 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 180 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the NCSIST Albatross at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The NCSIST Albatross entered service first in 2014, 3 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has been produced in greater numbers with 102 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.