Tu-141 Strizh vs Tu-143 Reys
Overview
The Tu-141 Strizh and the Tu-143 Reys are both Military Drones, manufactured by Tupolev and Tupolev respectively.
Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the Tu-141 Strizh vs 950 km/h for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-141 Strizh has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 200 km for the Tu-143 Reys. The Tu-141 Strizh operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Tu-143 Reys. At 6,215 kg MTOW, the Tu-141 Strizh is 5.1x the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
| Soviet medium-range reconnaissance drone, developed in the late 1970s, used for aerial reconnaissance and later repurposed as a long-range loitering munition. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 10.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,215 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kN â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Tu-141 Strizh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-141 Strizh is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 950 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tu-141 Strizh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tu-141 Strizh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tu-141 Strizh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 1,230 kg.
Which is larger, the Tu-141 Strizh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tu-141 Strizh or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 3 years before the Tu-141 Strizh which entered service in 1979.