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Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-21 Blackjack

Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-21 Blackjack at a glance — top speed 222 vs 170 km/h, range 300 vs 93 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 61 kg.

Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 RQ-21 Blackjack
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Insitu
First flight 1 August 2014 28 July 2012
Year introduced 2014 2014
Number produced 600 units N/A
Average unit price $5 million $2 million
Wingspan 12.0 m 4.9 m
Length 6.5 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 300 km 93 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 5,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 61 kg
Empty weight 650 kg 37 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 170 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 5,900 meters (19,356 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
Both the Bayraktar TB2 and RQ-21 Blackjack entered service in the same year: 2014.