Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-7 Shadow
Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-7 Shadow at a glance — top speed 222 vs 200 km/h, range 300 vs 109 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 170 kg, built 600 vs 500 units.
Specifications
|
Bayraktar TB2 |
RQ-7 Shadow |
| Origin country |
🇹🇷 Turkey |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Baykar |
AAI |
| First flight |
1 August 2014 |
1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2002 |
| Number produced |
600 units |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$5 million |
$750K |
| Wingspan |
12.0 m |
3.9 m |
| Length |
6.5 m |
3.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
222 km/h |
200 km/h |
| Operational range |
300 km |
109 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,239 m |
4,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,200 kg |
170 kg |
| Empty weight |
650 kg |
86 kg |
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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.
