Baykar Bayraktar TB2 vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I
Baykar Bayraktar TB2 and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I leads on range (4,000 vs 150 km). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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 Baykar Bayraktar TB2
Wins 4/9 |  AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I
Wins 5/9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 222 km/h | 280 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 130 km/h | 180 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 150 km | 4,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,230 m ✓ | 5,000 m |
| Endurance (h) | 27 h ✓ | 20 h |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 150 kg | 200 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 6.5 m | 9 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 450 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 700 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $5,000,000 | $1,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 500 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 30 ✓ | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Baykar Bayraktar TB2 and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 280 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I has the longest range at 4,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I carries the largest weapons payload at 200 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Is the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I? +
On the public specs we track, the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I leads on 3 of 3 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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