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IAI Scout vs Tu-143 Reys

IAI Scout vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 176 vs 950 km/h, max takeoff weight 159 vs 1,230 kg.

IAI Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Scout
Tupolev Tu-143 Reys military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
IAI Scout Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Tupolev
First flight -- 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1981 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.0 m 2.2 m
Height 0.9 m 1.5 m
Length 3.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range -- km 200 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 159 kg 1,230 kg
Empty weight 96 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Scout or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the IAI Scout's 176 km/h, a difference of 774 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Scout or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the IAI Scout's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Scout or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Scout's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Scout or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the IAI Scout's 159 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Scout or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the IAI Scout's 3.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Scout or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 5 years before the IAI Scout which entered service in 1981.