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Bayraktar TB3 vs MQ-25 Stingray

Bayraktar TB3 vs MQ-25 Stingray at a glance — top speed 300 vs 620 km/h, range 2,000 vs 930 km.

Specifications
Bayraktar TB3 MQ-25 Stingray
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Boeing
First flight 27 October 2023 19 September 2019
Year introduced 2025 2029
Number produced N/A 7 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 14.0 m 22.9 m
Height 2.6 m 3.0 m
Length 8.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 930 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg -- kg
Empty weight -- kg 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, 4 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2029.