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MQ-9 Reaper vs TAI Anka

MQ-9 Reaper vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 300 vs 217 km/h, range 1,850 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,760 vs 1,700 kg, built 300 vs 102 units.

General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-9 ReaperFull specs
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🇹🇷 TAI AnkaFull specs
Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper TAI Anka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics TAI
First flight 1 February 2001 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2007 2017
Number produced 300 units 102 units
Average unit price $30 million $30 million
Wingspan 20.0 m 17.5 m
Length 11.0 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the TAI Anka's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the TAI Anka's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TAI Anka's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
Both the MQ-9 Reaper and TAI Anka cost approximately $30 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 10 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Anka?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.