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AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs Tu-143 Reys

AQM-34 Lightning Bug vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — range 1,900 vs 200 km.

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Specifications
AQM-34 Lightning Bug Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ryan Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1962 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1962 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price $160K --
Wingspan 4.0 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 8.8 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 200 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 871 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 0 km/h, a difference of 950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-143 Reys?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-143 Reys?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the AQM-34 Lightning Bug's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-143 Reys?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the AQM-34 Lightning Bug or Tu-143 Reys?
The AQM-34 Lightning Bug entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the Tu-143 Reys which entered service in 1976.