Bayraktar Akıncı vs Tu-143 Reys
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 2.6x the Bayraktar Akıncı's 361 km/h. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 4.5x the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 49 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı (1970 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 | -- |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 361 km/h, a difference of 589 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 45 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.