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TAI Aksungur vs WJ-700

TAI Aksungur vs WJ-700 at a glance — top speed 250 vs 700 km/h, max takeoff weight 3,300 vs 3,800 kg.

Specifications
TAI Aksungur WJ-700
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer TAI CASIC
First flight 20 March 2019 11 January 2021
Year introduced 2021 2024
Number produced 12 units N/A
Average unit price $17.5 million $40 million
Wingspan 24.2 m 22.0 m
Height 3.1 m -- m
Length 12.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km -- km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg 3,800 kg
Empty weight 1,800 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 160 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TAI Aksungur or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is faster with a maximum speed of 700 km/h compared to the TAI Aksungur's 250 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Aksungur or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 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 TAI Aksungur or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,800 kg compared to the TAI Aksungur's 3,300 kg.
Which is more expensive, the TAI Aksungur or WJ-700?
The WJ-700 is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the TAI Aksungur at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the TAI Aksungur or WJ-700?
The TAI Aksungur entered service first in 2021, 3 years before the WJ-700 which entered service in 2024.