Eurodrone vs TAI Aksungur

The Eurodrone and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively. The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 2.0x the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h. The TAI Aksungur operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 12,000 m for the Eurodrone. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 3.9x the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.

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 --
Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and maritime patrol missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2021
Number produced 12 units
Average unit price --
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
Wingspan 24.2 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 12.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg
Empty weight 1,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 160 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eurodrone or TAI Aksungur?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Eurodrone's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or TAI Aksungur?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or TAI Aksungur?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the TAI Aksungur's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur entered service first in 2021, 7 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.