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.