Bayraktar TB3 vs MQ-25 Stingray

The Bayraktar TB3 and the MQ-25 Stingray are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Boeing respectively. The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 2.1x the Bayraktar TB3's 300 km/h. The Bayraktar TB3 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 930 km for the MQ-25 Stingray. The MQ-25 Stingray first flew 4 years before the Bayraktar TB3 (2019 vs 2023).

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 --
American unmanned carrier-based aerial refueling tanker, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for extending the combat radius of carrier air wings.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 19 September 2019
Year introduced --
Number produced 7 units
Average unit price --
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
Wingspan 22.9 m
Height 3.0 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h
Operational range 930 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 44 kN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB3 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 300 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB3 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Bayraktar TB3 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB3 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB3 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Bayraktar TB3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB3 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 8.3 meters.