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TAI Anka vs Wing Loong I

TAI Anka vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 217 vs 280 km/h, range 2,500 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 1,100 kg, built 102 vs 60 units.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong IFull specs
Specifications
TAI Anka Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer TAI Chengdu
First flight 30 December 2010 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2017 2011
Number produced 102 units 60 units
Average unit price $30 million $1 million
Wingspan 17.5 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 8.6 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 700 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 130 kW 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the TAI Anka's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the TAI Anka's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 6 years before the TAI Anka which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong I?
The TAI Anka has been produced in greater numbers with 102 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.