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Sokol Altius vs Wing Loong II

Sokol Altius vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 350 vs 370 km/h, range 10,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 4,200 kg, built 3 vs 100 units.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
Sokol Altius Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer OKB Sokol Chengdu
First flight 20 August 2019 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2021 2018
Number produced 3 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 28.5 m 20.5 m
Length 11.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 6,000 kg 1,500 kg
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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 Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2021.
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.