Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong I
Overview
The Bayraktar TB2 and the Wing Loong I are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Chengdu respectively.
Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 280 km/h for the Wing Loong I. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 4,000 km for the Wing Loong I. The Bayraktar TB2 operates at altitudes up to 8,239 m compared to 5,000 m for the Wing Loong I.
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 60 for the Wing Loong I. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $1M for the Wing Loong I. The Wing Loong I first flew 5 years before the Bayraktar TB2 (2009 vs 2014).
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, extensively utilized for surveillance and aerial reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 1 January 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 650 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 222 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the Bayraktar TB2 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Wing Loong I?
The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.