Baykar Bayraktar Akinci vs Boeing ScanEagle
Full specs: Baykar Bayraktar Akinci Boeing ScanEagle
Baykar Bayraktar Akinci and Boeing ScanEagle are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci leads on range (6,000 vs 100 km).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 444 km/h ✓ | 148 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 278 km/h ✓ | 92 km/h |
| Range (km) | 6,000 km ✓ | 100 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,192 m ✓ | 5,950 m |
| Endurance (h) | 24 h | 24 h |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 | N/A |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 12.3 m | 1.55 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3,300 kg | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | 6,000 kg | 22 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $30,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 60 | 2,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 5 | 20 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Baykar Bayraktar Akinci and Boeing ScanEagle? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 444 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has the longest range at 6,000 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 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.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has the higher endurance at 24 h.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has the higher cruise speed at 278 km/h.
Is the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci better than the Boeing ScanEagle? +
On the public specs we track, the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci leads on 4 of 6 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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