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Tu-123 Yastreb vs U-2 Dragon Lady

Tu-123 Yastreb vs U-2 Dragon Lady at a glance — top speed 2,700 vs 805 km/h, range 3,200 vs 11,280 km, max takeoff weight 35,610 vs 18,144 kg, built 52 vs 104 units.

Tupolev Tu-123 Yastreb military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-123 YastrebFull specs
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🇺🇸 U-2 Dragon LadyFull specs
Specifications
Tu-123 Yastreb U-2 Dragon Lady
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev Lockheed
First flight 1 December 1963 1 August 1955
Year introduced 1964 1956
Number produced 52 units 104 units
Average unit price -- $50 million
Wing area -- m² 93.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 31.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 27.8 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 2700 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 3,200 km 11,280 km
Service ceiling 22,800 m 21,336 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,610 kg 18,144 kg
Empty weight 11,450 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 1 x 98 kN 1 x 7,711 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 805 km/h, a difference of 1,895 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has a longer range at 11,280 km compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 3,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 21,336 meters (70,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 18,144 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the U-2 Dragon Lady's 19.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady entered service first in 1956, 8 years before the Tu-123 Yastreb which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Tu-123 Yastreb or U-2 Dragon Lady?
The U-2 Dragon Lady has been produced in greater numbers with 104 units compared to 52 units of the Tu-123 Yastreb.