Taranis vs Wing Loong II
The Taranis and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by BAE Systems and CAIG / CASC respectively. The Taranis operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 9,000 m for the Wing Loong II. The Taranis has been produced in 1 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $220M for the Taranis vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The Taranis first flew 4 years before the Wing Loong II (2013 vs 2017).
| British stealth combat drone, developed in the 2010s, notable for its autonomous capabilities and as yet unreported in operational deployment. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| First flight | 10 August 2013 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $220 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,192 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Taranis's 0 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Taranis's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Taranis 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 Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Taranis's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Taranis's 4.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Taranis is more expensive at approximately $220 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Taranis or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 1 units of the Taranis.