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AN-BK-1 Horlytsia vs PD-2

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Specifications
AN-BK-1 Horlytsia PD-2
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Antonov UkrSpecSystems
First flight 8 November 2017 1 January 2019
Year introduced -- 2021
Number produced N/A 20 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 14.0 m 5.0 m
Height 2.0 m 1.0 m
Length 8.0 m 2.9 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 1,050 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,000 kg 55 kg
Empty weight 500 kg 45 kg
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Overview

The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia and the PD-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Antonov and UkrSpecSystems respectively.

Top speed is 230 km/h for the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia vs 140 km/h for the PD-2. The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia has an operational range of 1,050 km vs 1,300 km for the PD-2. The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,800 m for the PD-2. At 1,000 kg MTOW, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia is 18:1 the PD-2's 55 kg.

The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia first flew 2 years before the PD-2 (2017 vs 2019).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or PD-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or PD-2?
The PD-2 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia's 1,050 km.
Which can fly higher, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or PD-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the PD-2's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or PD-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,000 kg compared to the PD-2's 55 kg.
Which is larger, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or PD-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the PD-2's 2.9 meters.