Saegheh vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The Saegheh and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Shahed and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 2.7x the Saegheh's 350 km/h. The Saegheh has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 2.5x the Saegheh's 500 kg.
The Saegheh has been produced in 50 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 44 years before the Saegheh (1970 vs 2014).
| Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed |
| First flight | 1 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 500 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 Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Saegheh's 350 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the Saegheh's 500 kg.
Which is larger, the Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Saegheh's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 40 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saegheh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.