Bayraktar Akıncı vs Eurodrone
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Eurodrone are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo respectively. Top speed is 361 km/h for the Bayraktar Akıncı vs 500 km/h for the Eurodrone. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the Eurodrone. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 2.4x the Bayraktar Akıncı's 5,500 kg.
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eurodrone?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 361 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eurodrone?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eurodrone?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Eurodrone's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eurodrone?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eurodrone?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar Akıncı's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Eurodrone?
The Bayraktar Akıncı entered service first in 2021, 7 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.