Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-170 Sentinel
The Bayraktar TB2 and the RQ-170 Sentinel are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Lockheed Martin respectively. The RQ-170 Sentinel operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $6M for the RQ-170 Sentinel. The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 9 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2005 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 |
| American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h |
| Operational range | 300 km |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 650 kg |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 4.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 7 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.