ScanEagle vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The ScanEagle and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Boeing Insitu and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 6.4x the ScanEagle's 148 km/h. The ScanEagle has an operational range of 100 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 56:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The ScanEagle has been produced in 1,000 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 30 years before the ScanEagle (1970 vs 2000).
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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.