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BQM-74 Chukar vs Lakshya

BQM-74 Chukar vs Lakshya at a glance — top speed 972 vs 858 km/h, max takeoff weight 249 vs 705 kg.

Northrop BQM-74 Chukar military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 BQM-74 Chukar
Specifications
BQM-74 Chukar Lakshya
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop DRDO
First flight 1 January 1965 1 December 1985
Year introduced 1968 2000
Number produced N/A 23 units
Average unit price -- $450K
Wing area -- m² 2.3 m²
Wingspan 1.8 m 5.0 m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 3.9 m 2.4 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range -- km 150 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 249 kg 705 kg
Empty weight 123 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kN 1 x 380 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-74 Chukar or Lakshya?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Lakshya's 858 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or Lakshya?
The Lakshya has a longer range at 150 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or Lakshya?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Lakshya's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or Lakshya?
The Lakshya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 705 kg compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or Lakshya?
The BQM-74 Chukar is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the Lakshya's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or Lakshya?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 32 years before the Lakshya which entered service in 2000.