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Shahpar vs TAI Anka

Shahpar vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 150 vs 217 km/h, range 250 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 480 vs 1,700 kg.

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Specifications
Shahpar TAI Anka
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GIDS TAI
First flight -- 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2013 2017
Number produced N/A 102 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $30 million
Wingspan 6.6 m 17.5 m
Length 4.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 480 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 700 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Shahpar's 150 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahpar's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Shahpar's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Shahpar's 480 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Shahpar's 4.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Shahpar at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahpar or TAI Anka?
The Shahpar entered service first in 2013, 4 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.