TAI Aksungur vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The TAI Aksungur and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-143 Reys reaches 950 km/h — 3.8x the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h. The TAI Aksungur has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The TAI Aksungur operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the TAI Aksungur is 2.7x the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
The TAI Aksungur has been produced in 12 units vs 950 for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-143 Reys first flew 49 years before the TAI Aksungur (1970 vs 2019).
| 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 | -- |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 45 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAI Aksungur or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has been produced in greater numbers with 950 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.