Bayraktar Akıncı vs Wing Loong II
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and CAIG / CASC respectively. Top speed is 361 km/h for the Bayraktar Akıncı vs 370 km/h for the Wing Loong II. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 9,000 m for the Wing Loong II. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II first flew 2 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı (2017 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 | -- |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 4,501 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 170 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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 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.