BQM-74 Chukar vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The BQM-74 Chukar and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 972 km/h for the BQM-74 Chukar vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The BQM-74 Chukar operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 4.9x the BQM-74 Chukar's 249 kg.
The BQM-74 Chukar first flew 5 years before the Tu-143 Reys (1965 vs 1970).
| 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 | -- |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 1.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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.