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Bayraktar TB2 vs Shahed-149 Gaza

Bayraktar TB2 vs Shahed-149 Gaza at a glance — top speed 222 vs 340 km/h, range 300 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 3,200 kg, built 600 vs 3 units.

Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Shahed-149 Gaza
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar HESA
First flight 1 August 2014 --
Year introduced 2014 2022
Number produced 600 units 3 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 12.0 m 21.0 m
Height -- m 3.2 m
Length 6.5 m 10.0 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 340 km/h
Operational range 300 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is faster with a maximum speed of 340 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 8 years before the Shahed-149 Gaza which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.