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Bayraktar TB2 vs IAI Searcher

Bayraktar TB2 vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 222 vs 200 km/h, range 300 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 436 kg.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar IAI
First flight 1 August 2014 --
Year introduced 2014 1992
Number produced 600 units N/A
Average unit price $5 million $2.5 million
Wingspan 12.0 m 8.6 m
Length 6.5 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 300 km 350 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 650 kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the IAI Searcher's 200 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the IAI Searcher's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the IAI Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the IAI Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the IAI Searcher at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 22 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.