Sokol Altius vs Wing Loong II
| Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2019, with high-altitude, long-endurance operations yet to be operationally deployed. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Sokol Altius by Роман Барский.
Photo of Wing Loong II by Weibo.