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NCSIST Albatross vs Wing Loong I

NCSIST Albatross vs Wing Loong I at a glance — range 180 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 317 vs 1,100 kg, built 32 vs 60 units.

Specifications
NCSIST Albatross Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer NCSIST Chengdu
First flight -- 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2014 2011
Number produced 32 units 60 units
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wingspan 8.6 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 5.3 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 180 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 317 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 180 km.
Which can fly higher, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 317 kg.
Which is larger, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the NCSIST Albatross's 5.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The NCSIST Albatross is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the NCSIST Albatross which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the NCSIST Albatross or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 32 units of the NCSIST Albatross.