Bayraktar TB2 vs Watchkeeper WK450

Overview

The Bayraktar TB2 and the Watchkeeper WK450 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Thales UK respectively.

Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 143 km/h for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 150 km for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Bayraktar TB2 operates at altitudes up to 8,239 m compared to 4,900 m for the Watchkeeper WK450. At 1,200 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar TB2 is 2.5x the Watchkeeper WK450's 485 kg.

The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 54 for the Watchkeeper WK450. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $25M for the Watchkeeper WK450. The Watchkeeper WK450 first flew 4 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2010 vs 2014).

Bayraktar TB2

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
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Watchkeeper WK450

British unmanned aerial vehicle for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, developed in the early 21st century and used for battlefield intelligence and border patrol.
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Thales UK
First flight 14 April 2010
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 54 units
Average unit price $25 million
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Bayraktar TB2

Wingspan 12.0 m ◉
Length 6.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 222 km/h ◉
Operational range 300 km ◉
Service ceiling 8,239 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg ◉
Empty weight 650 kg ◉

Watchkeeper WK450

Wingspan 10.9 m ◉
Length 6.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 143 km/h ◉
Operational range 150 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,900 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 485 kg ◉
Empty weight 300 kg ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 143 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Watchkeeper WK450's 485 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Watchkeeper WK450 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Bayraktar TB2 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 5 years before the Watchkeeper WK450 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Watchkeeper WK450?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 54 units of the Watchkeeper WK450.

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