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IAI Harpy vs Tu-143 Reys

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Specifications
IAI Harpy Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1989 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price $55 million --
Wingspan 2.1 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 2.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 200 km 200 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW 0
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Overview

The IAI Harpy and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 5.1x the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 9.1x the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.

The Tu-143 Reys first flew 19 years before the IAI Harpy (1970 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the IAI Harpy's 185 km/h, a difference of 765 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 13 years before the IAI Harpy which entered service in 1989.