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Bayraktar TB2 vs Kronshtadt Orion

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
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Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Kronshtadt Orion
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Kronshtadt
First flight 1 August 2014 1 January 2016
Year introduced 2014 2020
Number produced 600 units 48 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 12.0 m 16.0 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 6.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 300 km 1,440 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 1,150 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
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Overview

The Bayraktar TB2 and the Kronshtadt Orion are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Kronshtadt respectively.

Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 200 km/h for the Kronshtadt Orion. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 1,440 km for the Kronshtadt Orion. The Bayraktar TB2 operates at altitudes up to 8,239 m compared to 7,500 m for the Kronshtadt Orion.

The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 48 for the Kronshtadt Orion. The Bayraktar TB2 first flew 2 years before the Kronshtadt Orion (2014 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 200 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a longer range at 1,440 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 6 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.