Bayraktar Kızılelma vs GJ-11 Sharp Sword
Overview
The Bayraktar Kızılelma and the GJ-11 Sharp Sword are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Hongdu respectively.
Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the Bayraktar Kızılelma vs 1,000 km/h for the GJ-11 Sharp Sword. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has an operational range of 930 km vs 4,000 km for the GJ-11 Sharp Sword.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword first flew 9 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma (2013 vs 2022).
| Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 14 December 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg |
| Empty weight | 4,201 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 16 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Bayraktar Kızılelma's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword entered service first in 2021, 4 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.