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Bayraktar Akıncı vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

Bayraktar Akıncı vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — top speed 361 vs 629 km/h, range 7,500 vs 22,800 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 14,628 kg, built 110 vs 40 units.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar AkıncıFull specs
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Specifications
Bayraktar Akıncı RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Northrop Grumman
First flight 6 December 2019 28 February 1998
Year introduced 2021 2001
Number produced 110 units 40 units
Average unit price $30 million $131 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 39.9 m
Height 4.1 m 4.7 m
Length 12.2 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 361 km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 4,501 kg 6,781 kg
Total thrust 2 x 340 kW 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 361 km/h, a difference of 268 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 7,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 20 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in greater numbers with 110 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.