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MQ-9 Reaper vs TAI Aksungur

MQ-9 Reaper vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 300 vs 250 km/h, range 1,850 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 3,300 kg, built 300 vs 12 units.

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 Reaper
TAI Aksungur military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Aksungur
Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics TAI
First flight 1 February 2001 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2007 2021
Number produced 300 units 12 units
Average unit price $30 million $17.5 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 -- 2 x 160 kW
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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 is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the TAI Aksungur at $18 million.
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.