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RUAG Ranger vs Tu-141 Strizh

RUAG Ranger vs Tu-141 Strizh at a glance — top speed 220 vs 1,100 km/h, range 100 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 285 vs 6,215 kg.

RUAG Ranger military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-141 Strizh
Specifications
RUAG Ranger Tu-141 Strizh
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer RUAG Tupolev
First flight -- --
Year introduced 1999 1979
Number produced 40 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 10.0 m²
Wingspan 5.7 m 3.9 m
Height 1.1 m 2.4 m
Length 4.6 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 100 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 285 kg 6,215 kg
Total thrust 1 x 31 kW 1 x 19 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RUAG Ranger or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the RUAG Ranger's 220 km/h, a difference of 880 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RUAG Ranger or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the RUAG Ranger or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the RUAG Ranger or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the RUAG Ranger's 285 kg.
Which is larger, the RUAG Ranger or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the RUAG Ranger or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh entered service first in 1979, 20 years before the RUAG Ranger which entered service in 1999.