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.