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Canadair CL-289 vs Tu-143 Reys

Canadair CL-289 vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 740 vs 950 km/h, range 60 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 156 vs 1,230 kg.

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🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
Canadair CL-289 Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Canadair Tupolev
First flight 1 March 1964 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1990 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 0.9 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 3.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 60 km 200 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 156 kg 1,230 kg
Empty weight 78 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 57 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Canadair CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Canadair CL-289's 740 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Canadair CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Canadair CL-289's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the Canadair 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 Canadair CL-289's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Canadair CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the Canadair CL-289's 156 kg.
Which is larger, the Canadair CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Canadair CL-289's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Canadair CL-289 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 14 years before the Canadair CL-289 which entered service in 1990.