Sokol Altius vs Wing Loong II
| Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | OKB Sokol |
| First flight | 20 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Sokol Altius's 350 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Wing Loong II's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Sokol Altius entered service first in 2012, 6 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sokol Altius or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 3 units of the Sokol Altius.