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Bayraktar Kızılelma vs XQ-58 Valkyrie

Bayraktar Kızılelma vs XQ-58 Valkyrie at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 1,048 km/h, range 930 vs 5,600 km, max takeoff weight 8,500 vs 2,722 kg.

Specifications
Bayraktar Kızılelma XQ-58 Valkyrie
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Kratos
First flight 14 December 2022 5 March 2019
Year introduced 2025 --
Number produced 7 units N/A
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.2 m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 14.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 930 km 5,600 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 4,201 kg 1,134 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kN 1 x 8 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 1,048 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Bayraktar Kızılelma's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Bayraktar Kızılelma's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the XQ-58 Valkyrie's 9.1 meters.