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.