TAI Aksungur vs Wing Loong II
| 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 | $-- 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 | 24.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,800 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 160 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Wing Loong II by Weibo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Wing Loong II's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAI Aksungur or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.