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AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs Tu-123 Yastreb

AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs Tu-123 Yastreb at a glance — range 1,900 vs 3,200 km.

Specifications
AQM-34 Lightning Bug Tu-123 Yastreb
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ryan Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1962 1 December 1963
Year introduced 1962 1964
Number produced N/A 52 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wingspan 4.0 m 8.4 m
Height -- m 4.8 m
Length 8.8 m 27.8 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2700 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 3,200 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 22,800 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 35,610 kg
Empty weight -- kg 11,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 871 kgf 1 x 98 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the Tu-123 Yastreb which entered service in 1964.