Bayraktar Kızılelma vs MQ-28 Ghost Bat

The Bayraktar Kızılelma and the MQ-28 Ghost Bat are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Boeing respectively. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has an operational range of 930 km vs 3,700 km for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has been produced in 7 units vs 8 for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. The MQ-28 Ghost Bat first flew 1 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma (2021 vs 2022).

Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar
First flight 14 December 2022
Year introduced 2025
Number produced 7 units
Average unit price --
Australian stealth multirole unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, designed to support crewed aircraft as a loyal wingman and perform autonomous missions.
Origin country 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 2021
Year introduced 2024
Number produced 8 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 10.0 m
Height 3.5 m
Length 14.5 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h
Operational range 930 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kN
Wingspan 7.3 m
Height -- m
Length 11.7 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 3,700 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the Bayraktar Kızılelma's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the MQ-28 Ghost Bat's 11.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat entered service first in 2024, 1 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or MQ-28 Ghost Bat?
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat has been produced in greater numbers with 8 units compared to 7 units of the Bayraktar Kızılelma.