Bayraktar TB2 vs KUS-FS
Overview
The Bayraktar TB2 and the KUS-FS are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Korean Air respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 360 km/h for the KUS-FS. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 500 km for the KUS-FS. The KUS-FS operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2. At 5,750 kg MTOW, the KUS-FS is 4.8x the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
The KUS-FS first flew 2 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2012 vs 2014).
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| South Korean medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for strategic surveillance and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air |
| First flight | 1 January 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 360 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or KUS-FS?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or KUS-FS?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 11 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.