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RQ-7 Shadow vs Tu-143 Reys

RQ-7 Shadow vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 200 vs 950 km/h, range 109 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 170 vs 1,230 kg, built 500 vs 950 units.

AAI RQ-7 Shadow military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-7 Shadow
Tupolev Tu-143 Reys military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
RQ-7 Shadow Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer AAI Tupolev
First flight 1 January 1991 1 January 1970
Year introduced 2002 1976
Number produced 500 units 950 units
Average unit price $750K --
Wingspan 3.9 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 3.4 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 109 km 200 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 170 kg 1,230 kg
Empty weight 86 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 200 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 109 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 170 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the RQ-7 Shadow's 3.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 26 years before the RQ-7 Shadow which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RQ-7 Shadow or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 500 units of the RQ-7 Shadow.