Bayraktar Akıncı vs Bayraktar TB3
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Bayraktar TB3 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Baykar respectively. Top speed is 361 km/h for the Bayraktar Akıncı vs 300 km/h for the Bayraktar TB3. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,000 km for the Bayraktar TB3. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 3.8x the Bayraktar TB3's 1,450 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı first flew 4 years before the Bayraktar TB3 (2019 vs 2023).
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Turkish carrier-based medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, designed for short-range take-off and landing from drone carriers. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 27 October 2023 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Bayraktar TB3?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 300 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Bayraktar TB3?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Bayraktar TB3?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Bayraktar TB3?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Bayraktar TB3?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Bayraktar TB3?
The Bayraktar Akıncı entered service first in 2021, 4 years before the Bayraktar TB3 which entered service in 2025.