CL-289 vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The CL-289 and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 740 km/h for the CL-289 vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The CL-289 has an operational range of 60 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,000 m for the CL-289. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 7.9x the CL-289's 156 kg.
The CL-289 first flew 6 years before the Tu-143 Reys (1964 vs 1970).
| 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 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 | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 156 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 57 kgf ◉ |
| 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 CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the CL-289's 740 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the CL-289's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the CL-289's 156 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the CL-289's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 14 years before the CL-289 which entered service in 1990.