RQ-20 Puma vs Tu-143 Reys
The RQ-20 Puma and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by AeroVironment and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 11:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The RQ-20 Puma has an operational range of 15 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 205:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg. The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in 1,000 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 37 years before the RQ-20 Puma (1970 vs 2007).
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 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 | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 867 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 32 years before the RQ-20 Puma which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-20 Puma or Tu-143 Reys?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 950 units of the Tu-143 Reys.