GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong I

Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 222 vs 280 km/h, range 300 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 1,100 kg, built 600 vs 60 units.

Baykar Bayraktar TB2 military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Chengdu Wing Loong I military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Chengdu
First flight 1 August 2014 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2014 2011
Number produced 600 units 60 units
Average unit price $5 million $1 million
Wingspan 12.0 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 6.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 300 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Bayraktar TB2 vs Shahed 136 Bayraktar TB2 vs MQ-9 Reaper Bayraktar TB2 vs Mohajer-6 Bayraktar TB2 vs RQ-11 Raven Bayraktar TB2 vs ZALA Lancet Bayraktar TB2 vs FP-1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.