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KUS-FS vs TAI Anka

KUS-FS vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 360 vs 217 km/h, range 500 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,750 vs 1,700 kg.

Specifications
KUS-FS TAI Anka
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air TAI
First flight 1 January 2012 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2025 2017
Number produced N/A 102 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wingspan 25.0 m 17.5 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 13.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 500 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,750 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUS-FS or TAI Anka?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the KUS-FS's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or TAI Anka?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the TAI Anka's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or TAI Anka?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the TAI Anka's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or TAI Anka?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the TAI Anka's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka entered service first in 2017, 8 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.