BQM-74 Chukar vs Lakshya
Overview
The BQM-74 Chukar and the Lakshya are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop and DRDO respectively.
Top speed is 972 km/h for the BQM-74 Chukar vs 858 km/h for the Lakshya. The BQM-74 Chukar operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the Lakshya. At 705 kg MTOW, the Lakshya is 2.8x the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
The BQM-74 Chukar first flew 20 years before the Lakshya (1965 vs 1985).
| American remote-controlled subsonic aerial target drone, developed in the mid-1960s and utilized for gunnery and missile training exercises. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 1 January 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Indian high-speed target drone system developed in the late 20th century, remotely piloted for aerial reconnaissance and live-fire training. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | DRDO |
| First flight | 1 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 23 units |
| Average unit price | $450K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 1.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kN â—‰ |
| Wing area | 2.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 705 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 380 kgf â—‰ |
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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.