Baykar Bayraktar Akinci vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I
Full specs: Baykar Bayraktar Akinci AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I
Baykar Bayraktar Akinci and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci leads on weapons payload (1,500 vs 200 kg). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 444 km/h ✓ | 280 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 278 km/h ✓ | 180 km/h |
| Range (km) | 6,000 km ✓ | 4,000 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,192 m ✓ | 5,000 m |
| Endurance (h) | 24 h ✓ | 20 h |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 ✓ | 2 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg ✓ | 200 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 12.3 m | 9 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3,300 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 6,000 kg | 1,200 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $30,000,000 | $1,000,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 60 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 5 | 10 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Baykar Bayraktar Akinci and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I? +
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 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.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has the higher endurance at 24 h.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Akinci has the higher hardpoints at 6.
Is the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) Wing Loong I? +
On the public specs we track, the Baykar Bayraktar Akinci leads on 5 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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