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Bayraktar TB2 vs Taranis

Bayraktar TB2 vs Taranis at a glance — built 600 vs 1 units.

Baykar Bayraktar TB2 military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Taranis
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar BAE Systems
First flight 1 August 2014 10 August 2013
Year introduced 2014 --
Number produced 600 units 1 units
Average unit price $5 million $220 million
Wingspan 12.0 m 10.0 m
Length 6.5 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 300 km -- km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg -- kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Taranis has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Taranis's 4.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Taranis?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.