MQ-9 Reaper vs TAI Aksungur
Overview
The MQ-9 Reaper and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper vs 250 km/h for the TAI Aksungur. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,192 m for the TAI Aksungur.
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in 300 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur. The MQ-9 Reaper first flew 18 years before the TAI Aksungur (2001 vs 2019).
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and maritime patrol missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turkish Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 20 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,800 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 80 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the TAI Aksungur's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or TAI Aksungur?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.