Bayraktar Akıncı vs RQ-20 Puma
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and AeroVironment respectively. The Bayraktar Akıncı reaches 361 km/h — 4.3x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 917:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 12 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı (2007 vs 2019).
| 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 | -- |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 13 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.