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Lakshya vs Tu-143 Reys

Lakshya vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 858 vs 950 km/h, range 150 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 705 vs 1,230 kg, built 23 vs 950 units.

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🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
Lakshya Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO Tupolev
First flight 1 December 1985 1 January 1970
Year introduced 2000 1976
Number produced 23 units 950 units
Average unit price $450K --
Wing area 2.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 5.0 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 2.4 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 150 km 200 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 705 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 380 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Lakshya's 858 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Lakshya's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Lakshya has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the Lakshya's 705 kg.
Which is larger, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Lakshya's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 24 years before the Lakshya which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lakshya or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 23 units of the Lakshya.