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MQ-9B SkyGuardian vs TAI Aksungur

MQ-9B SkyGuardian vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 390 vs 250 km/h, range 11,000 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 3,300 kg.

Specifications
MQ-9B SkyGuardian TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics TAI
First flight 25 February 2016 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2020 2021
Number produced N/A 12 units
Average unit price $40 million $17.5 million
Wingspan 24.0 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 11.7 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 390 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 671 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is faster with a maximum speed of 390 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the TAI Aksungur's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the TAI Aksungur's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MQ-9B SkyGuardian's 11.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the TAI Aksungur at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9B SkyGuardian entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.