Bayraktar Akıncı vs MQ-9 Reaper
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.