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IAI Scout vs Tu-123 Yastreb

IAI Scout vs Tu-123 Yastreb at a glance — top speed 176 vs 2,700 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 35,610 kg.

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🇮🇱 IAI Scout
Tupolev Tu-123 Yastreb military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
IAI Scout Tu-123 Yastreb
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Tupolev
First flight -- 1 December 1963
Year introduced 1981 1964
Number produced N/A 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m 8.4 m
Height 0.9 m 4.8 m
Length 3.7 m 27.8 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 2700 km/h
Operational range -- km 3,200 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 22,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 35,610 kg
Empty weight 96 kg 11,450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW 1 x 98 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the IAI Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 2,524 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Scout or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 17 years before the IAI Scout which entered service in 1981.