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BQM-74 Chukar vs Tu-123 Yastreb

BQM-74 Chukar vs Tu-123 Yastreb at a glance — top speed 972 vs 2,700 km/h, max takeoff weight 249 vs 35,610 kg.

Northrop BQM-74 Chukar military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 BQM-74 Chukar
Tupolev Tu-123 Yastreb military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
BQM-74 Chukar Tu-123 Yastreb
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1965 1 December 1963
Year introduced 1968 1964
Number produced N/A 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 1.8 m 8.4 m
Height 0.7 m 4.8 m
Length 3.9 m 27.8 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 2700 km/h
Operational range -- km 3,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 22,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 249 kg 35,610 kg
Empty weight 123 kg 11,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kN 1 x 98 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 972 km/h, a difference of 1,728 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 3.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the BQM-74 Chukar which entered service in 1968.