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Bayraktar TB2 vs Forpost

Bayraktar TB2 vs Forpost at a glance — top speed 222 vs 201 km/h, range 300 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 450 kg.

Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Forpost
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar IAI
First flight 1 August 2014 1 January 1992
Year introduced 2014 1992
Number produced 600 units N/A
Average unit price $5 million $6.5 million
Wingspan 12.0 m 8.6 m
Height -- m 1.3 m
Length 6.5 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 201 km/h
Operational range 300 km 350 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 450 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 35 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Forpost's 201 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Forpost's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Forpost's 450 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Forpost's 5.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Forpost is more expensive at approximately $6.5 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Forpost?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 22 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.