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Tu-123 Yastreb vs WZ-8

Tu-123 Yastreb vs WZ-8 at a glance — top speed 2,700 vs 3,704 km/h, range 3,200 vs 8,000 km.

Tupolev Tu-123 Yastreb military drones side profile drawing
AVIC WZ-8 military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 WZ-8
Specifications
Tu-123 Yastreb WZ-8
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Tupolev AVIC
First flight 1 December 1963 --
Year introduced 1964 2019
Number produced 52 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 8.4 m 6.7 m
Height 4.8 m 2.2 m
Length 27.8 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 2700 km/h 3704 km/h
Operational range 3,200 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 22,800 m 50,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,610 kg -- kg
Empty weight 11,450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 98 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tu-123 Yastreb or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 3,704 km/h compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 2,700 km/h, a difference of 1,004 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-123 Yastreb or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 3,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-123 Yastreb or WZ-8?
The WZ-8 has a higher service ceiling at 50,000 meters (164,042 ft) compared to the Tu-123 Yastreb's 22,800 meters (74,803 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-123 Yastreb or WZ-8?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the WZ-8's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-123 Yastreb or WZ-8?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the WZ-8's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-123 Yastreb or WZ-8?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 55 years before the WZ-8 which entered service in 2019.