Bayraktar TB2 vs MQ-4 Triton
The Bayraktar TB2 and the MQ-4 Triton are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Northrop Grumman respectively. The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 2.7x the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 15,200 km for the MQ-4 Triton. The MQ-4 Triton operates at altitudes up to 16,800 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 12:1 the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg. The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 30 for the MQ-4 Triton. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $180M for the MQ-4 Triton. The MQ-4 Triton first flew 1 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2013 vs 2014).
| 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 unmanned surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 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 |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 388 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton entered service first in 2013, 1 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.