CL-289 vs Tu-141 Strizh

Overview

The CL-289 and the Tu-141 Strizh are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 740 km/h for the CL-289 vs 1,100 km/h for the Tu-141 Strizh. The CL-289 has an operational range of 60 km vs 1,000 km for the Tu-141 Strizh. The Tu-141 Strizh operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,000 m for the CL-289. At 6,215 kg MTOW, the Tu-141 Strizh is 40:1 the CL-289's 156 kg.

Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 1 March 1964
Year introduced 1990
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Soviet medium-range reconnaissance drone, developed in the late 1970s, used for aerial reconnaissance and later repurposed as a long-range loitering munition.
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight --
Year introduced 1979
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 0.9 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 3.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h â—‰
Operational range 60 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 156 kg â—‰
Empty weight 78 kg
Total thrust 1 x 57 kgf â—‰
Wing area 10.0 m²
Wingspan 3.9 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m
Length 14.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,215 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kN â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CL-289 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the CL-289's 740 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CL-289's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the CL-289's 156 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the CL-289's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh entered service first in 1979, 11 years before the CL-289 which entered service in 1990.