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Archytas vs Bayraktar TB2

Archytas vs Bayraktar TB2 at a glance — top speed 158 vs 222 km/h, range 200 vs 300 km, max takeoff weight 190 vs 1,200 kg.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Specifications
Archytas Bayraktar TB2
Origin country 🇬🇷 Greece 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ucandrone Baykar
First flight 1 April 2024 1 August 2014
Year introduced 2024 2014
Number produced N/A 600 units
Average unit price $300K $5 million
Wingspan 6.4 m 12.0 m
Length 3.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 158 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 200 km 300 km
Service ceiling 8,229 m 8,239 m
Max. takeoff weight 190 kg 1,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 650 kg
Total thrust 1 x 22 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Archytas's 158 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Archytas's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Archytas's 8,229 meters (26,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Archytas's 190 kg.
Which is larger, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Archytas's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Archytas at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Archytas or Bayraktar TB2?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 10 years before the Archytas which entered service in 2024.