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TAI Anka vs Wing Loong II

TAI Anka vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 217 vs 370 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 4,200 kg, built 102 vs 100 units.

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🇹🇷 TAI AnkaFull specs
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Specifications
TAI Anka Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer TAI Chengdu
First flight 30 December 2010 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2017 2018
Number produced 102 units 100 units
Average unit price $30 million $2 million
Wingspan 17.5 m 20.5 m
Length 8.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 700 kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 130 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the TAI Anka's 217 km/h, a difference of 153 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the TAI Anka's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TAI Anka's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Anka entered service first in 2017, 1 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TAI Anka or Wing Loong II?
The TAI Anka has been produced in greater numbers with 102 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.