Tu-123 Yastreb vs WZ-8
Overview
The Tu-123 Yastreb and the WZ-8 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Tupolev and AVIC respectively.
Top speed is 2,700 km/h for the Tu-123 Yastreb vs 3,704 km/h for the WZ-8. The Tu-123 Yastreb has an operational range of 3,200 km vs 8,000 km for the WZ-8. The WZ-8 operates at altitudes up to 50,000 m compared to 22,800 m for the Tu-123 Yastreb.
| Soviet long-range high-altitude supersonic strategic unmanned reconnaissance drone, introduced in the mid-1960s and used for intelligence gathering over Europe. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 52 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese hypersonic high-altitude reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the late 2010s, used for strategic intelligence gathering and aerial reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AVIC |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 27.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 22,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,610 kg |
| Empty weight | 11,450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 98 kN ◉ |
| Wingspan | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 3704 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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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.