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Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-5 Hunter

Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 222 vs 170 km/h, range 300 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 885 kg, built 600 vs 20 units.

Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 August 2014 --
Year introduced 2014 1995
Number produced 600 units 20 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 12.0 m 10.6 m
Height -- m 1.9 m
Length 6.5 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 300 km 125 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 885 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 885 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 19 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.