TAI Anka-3 vs X-47B
Overview
The TAI Anka-3 and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by TAI and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 787 km/h for the TAI Anka-3 vs 1,102 km/h for the X-47B. The TAI Anka-3 has an operational range of 1,075 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. The X-47B operates at altitudes up to 12,800 m compared to 12,000 m for the TAI Anka-3. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 2.8x the TAI Anka-3's 7,250 kg.
The X-47B first flew 12 years before the TAI Anka-3 (2011 vs 2023).
| Turkish flying-wing stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries for strike, electronic warfare and loyal-wingman missions alongside the KAAN fighter. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | TAI |
| First flight | 28 December 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrator, developed in the early 21st century for carrier-based operations and semi-autonomous flight. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 4 February 2011 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $406.5 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,075 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wing area | 88.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1102 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,185 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,080 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the TAI Anka-3 or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the TAI Anka-3's 787 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Anka-3 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the TAI Anka-3's 1,075 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Anka-3 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the TAI Anka-3's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Anka-3 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the TAI Anka-3's 7,250 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Anka-3 or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the TAI Anka-3's 8.9 meters.