GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys.
The Tu-143 Reys first flew 43 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword (1970 vs 2013).
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| 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 | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Tu-143 Reys?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 950 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Tu-143 Reys?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Tu-143 Reys?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 45 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.