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Bayraktar TB2 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle

Baykar Bayraktar TB2 military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
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Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar General Atomics
First flight 1 August 2014 1 October 2004
Year introduced 2014 2009
Number produced 600 units 204 units
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 12.0 m 17.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 6.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 300 km 370 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 650 kg 1,318 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 123 kW
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Overview

The Bayraktar TB2 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 370 km for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 8,239 m for the Bayraktar TB2.

The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 204 for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle first flew 10 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2004 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 8,239 meters (27,030 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 1,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 5 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.