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Bayraktar Akıncı vs Eitan (Heron TP)

Bayraktar Akıncı vs Eitan (Heron TP) at a glance — top speed 361 vs 407 km/h, range 7,500 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 5,670 kg.

Specifications
Bayraktar Akıncı Eitan (Heron TP)
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar IAI
First flight 6 December 2019 1 January 2004
Year introduced 2021 2010
Number produced 110 units N/A
Average unit price $30 million $40 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 26.0 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 361 km/h 407 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,501 kg 4,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 340 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 361 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Eitan (Heron TP)'s 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eitan (Heron TP)?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 11 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.