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BAE Tempest vs Taranis

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🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
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Specifications
BAE Tempest Taranis
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Military Drones
Manufacturer BAE/Leonardo/MHI BAE Systems
First flight -- 10 August 2013
Year introduced -- --
Number produced N/A 1 units
Average unit price -- $220 million
Wingspan -- m 10.0 m
Length -- m 4.0 m
Service ceiling -- m 12,192 m
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Overview

The BAE Tempest is a Combat Aircraft built by BAE/Leonardo/MHI, while the Taranis is a Military Drones by BAE Systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or Taranis?
The Taranis has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or Taranis?
The Taranis is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.