Sokol Altius vs Wing Loong II

Overview

The Sokol Altius and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by OKB Sokol and CAIG / CASC respectively.

Top speed is 350 km/h for the Sokol Altius vs 370 km/h for the Wing Loong II. The Sokol Altius has an operational range of 10,000 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Sokol Altius operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the Wing Loong II.

The Sokol Altius has been produced in 3 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II first flew 2 years before the Sokol Altius (2017 vs 2019).

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 --
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
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
Empty weight 6,000 kg
Wingspan 20.5 m
Length 11.0 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,200 kg
Empty weight 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 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.