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ScanEagle vs Tu-143 Reys

ScanEagle vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 148 vs 950 km/h, range 100 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 22 vs 1,230 kg, built 1,000 vs 950 units.

Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Tupolev Tu-143 Reys military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-143 Reys
Specifications
ScanEagle Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Insitu Tupolev
First flight 1 January 2000 1 January 1970
Year introduced 2005 1976
Number produced 1000 units 950 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wingspan 3.1 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 1.6 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 148 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 100 km 200 km
Service ceiling 5,944 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg 1,230 kg
Empty weight 13 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 802 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a longer range at 200 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 29 years before the ScanEagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ScanEagle or Tu-143 Reys?
The ScanEagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 950 units of the Tu-143 Reys.