Bayraktar TB2 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
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| 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 |
| American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 370 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,318 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 123 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 5 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.