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BQM-74 Chukar vs Tu-143 Reys

BQM-74 Chukar vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 972 vs 950 km/h, max takeoff weight 249 vs 1,230 kg.

Northrop BQM-74 Chukar military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 BQM-74 Chukar
Tupolev Tu-143 Reys military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
BQM-74 Chukar Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1965 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1968 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 1.8 m 2.2 m
Height 0.7 m 1.5 m
Length 3.9 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 972 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range -- km 200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 249 kg 1,230 kg
Empty weight 123 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-143 Reys?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 950 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-143 Reys?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 3.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or Tu-143 Reys?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 8 years before the Tu-143 Reys which entered service in 1976.