Bayraktar TB3 vs MQ-25 Stingray
Overview
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 | 2027 |
| 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 |
| Empty weight | -- 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 |
| Empty weight | 6,400 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.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB3 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Bayraktar TB3 entered service first in 2025, 2 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.