Baykar Bayraktar Akinci vs General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper
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 Baykar Bayraktar Akinci
Wins 1/10 |  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper
Wins 9/10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 361 km/h | 480 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 250 km/h | 313 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 300 km | 1,850 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,200 m | 15,240 m ✓ |
| Endurance (h) | 24 h | 27 h ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 | 7 ✓ |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,350 kg | 1,700 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 12.5 m | 11 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3,300 kg | 2,223 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 6,000 kg | 4,760 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | — | 900 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $30,000,000 ✓ | $32,000,000 |
| Units built | 60 | 350 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 5 | 15 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Baykar Bayraktar Akinci and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 480 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper has the longest range at 1,850 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9A Reaper carries the largest weapons payload at 1,700 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has the lower public unit-cost figure at 30,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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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