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MQ-9 Reaper vs TAI Aksungur

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Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 February 2001 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2007 2021
Number produced 300 units 12 units
Average unit price $30 million --
Wingspan 20.0 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 11.0 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 80 kW
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Overview

The MQ-9 Reaper and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper vs 250 km/h for the TAI Aksungur. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,192 m for the TAI Aksungur.

The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in 300 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 18 years before the TAI Aksungur (2001 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the TAI Aksungur's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.