Searcher vs Tu-143 Reys

The Searcher and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Tupolev respectively. The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 4.8x the Searcher's 200 km/h. The Searcher has an operational range of 350 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Searcher operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 1,230 kg MTOW, the Tu-143 Reys is 2.8x the Searcher's 436 kg.

Israeli drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI
First flight --
Year introduced 1992
Number produced N/A
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 8.6 m
Height -- m
Length 5.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h
Operational range 350 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 436 kg
Empty weight 76 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
Empty weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Searcher or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Searcher's 200 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Searcher or Tu-143 Reys?
The Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Searcher or Tu-143 Reys?
The Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Searcher or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the Searcher or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Searcher's 5.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Searcher or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the Searcher which entered service in 1992.