nEUROn vs Tu-143 Reys
The nEUROn and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Dassault Aviation and Tupolev respectively. Top speed is 980 km/h for the nEUROn vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The nEUROn has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the nEUROn is 5.7x the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg. The nEUROn has been produced in 1 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 42 years before the nEUROn (1970 vs 2012).
| European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1 December 2012 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,900 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 40 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the nEUROn or Tu-143 Reys?
The nEUROn is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 950 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the nEUROn or Tu-143 Reys?
The nEUROn has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or Tu-143 Reys?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the nEUROn or Tu-143 Reys?
The nEUROn has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the nEUROn or Tu-143 Reys?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the nEUROn or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 1 units of the nEUROn.