Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
The Bayraktar TB2 and the RQ-4 Global Hawk are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Northrop Grumman respectively. The RQ-4 Global Hawk reaches 629 km/h — 2.8x the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 22,800 km for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The RQ-4 Global Hawk operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the RQ-4 Global Hawk is 12:1 the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg. The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 40 for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $131M for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The RQ-4 Global Hawk first flew 16 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (1998 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 HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 28 February 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $131 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 | 629 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 22,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,620 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk 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 RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 13 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.