Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-7 Shadow
The Bayraktar TB2 and the RQ-7 Shadow are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and AAI Corporation respectively. Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 200 km/h for the RQ-7 Shadow. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 109 km for the RQ-7 Shadow. The Bayraktar TB2 operates at altitudes up to 8,239 m compared to 4,600 m for the RQ-7 Shadow. At 1,200 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar TB2 is 7.1x the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg. The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 500 for the RQ-7 Shadow. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $0.75M for the RQ-7 Shadow. The RQ-7 Shadow first flew 23 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (1991 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 reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
| First flight | 1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $0.8 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 109 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 86 kg â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the RQ-7 Shadow at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The RQ-7 Shadow entered service first in 2002, 12 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or RQ-7 Shadow?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 500 units of the RQ-7 Shadow.