ScanEagle vs Tu-143 Reys
| American unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 1.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| 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—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Tu-143 Reys by Ukraine Ministry of Defence.