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MQ-1 Predator vs TAI Anka

MQ-1 Predator vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 217 vs 217 km/h, range 1,250 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,020 vs 1,700 kg, built 360 vs 102 units.

General Atomics MQ-1 Predator military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-1 Predator
TAI Anka military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
MQ-1 Predator TAI Anka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics TAI
First flight 3 July 1994 30 December 2010
Year introduced 1995 2017
Number produced 360 units 102 units
Average unit price $4 million $30 million
Wingspan 14.8 m 17.5 m
Length 8.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 512 kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 217 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 1,020 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the MQ-1 Predator's 8.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MQ-1 Predator at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 22 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or TAI Anka?
The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.