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Bayraktar Akıncı vs Wing Loong II

Bayraktar Akıncı vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 361 vs 370 km/h, range 7,500 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 4,200 kg, built 110 vs 100 units.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar AkıncıFull specs
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Specifications
Bayraktar Akıncı Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Chengdu
First flight 6 December 2019 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2021 2018
Number produced 110 units 100 units
Average unit price $30 million $2 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 20.5 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 361 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 4,501 kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 340 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 361 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Wing Loong II?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in greater numbers with 110 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.