Mohajer-6 vs Bayraktar TB2
Mohajer-6 and TB2 both combine reusable reconnaissance with light strike options. The meaningful differences concern actual sensors, weapons integration, communications and support, not a simple assumption that aircraft with similar roles have equivalent capabilities.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | Mohajer-6 | Bayraktar TB2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Qods Aviation | Baykar |
| Country of origin | Iran | Turkey |
| Mission role | Reconnaissance / Attack | Reconnaissance / Light Attack |
| Year introduced | 2017 | 2014 |
| Length | 5.7 m | 6.5 m |
| Wingspan | 10 m | 12 m |
| Height | 1.7 m | 2.2 m |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h | 110 KTAS / about 204 km/h (current baseline manufacturer figure) |
| Published range | 200 km | Communications and mission dependent; LOS/BLOS configuration varies |
| Endurance | 12 hours | 18+ hours listed; 27 h 3 min record (manufacturer) |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m | 20,000 ft / about 6,100 m (baseline); turbo test records differ |
| Payload | 100 kg | 150 kg (current baseline manufacturer figure) |
| Weight | 660 kg | 700 kg MTOW (current baseline manufacturer figure) |
| Armament | Qaem-series PGMs, Almas ATGMs | MAM-L, MAM-C smart munitions, LUMTAS |
Figures below come from the linked DroneStrike profiles and retain their configuration qualifiers. Maximum speed, range, endurance and payload are separate published figures, not a single achievable mission configuration. Range is not necessarily combat radius or datalink reach. Missing information is not zero, and a larger figure does not establish combat effectiveness.
The comparison that matters
Reported operational use and manufacturer specifications may have different evidence quality. Keep Mohajer-6 data model-specific, retain TB2 baseline qualifiers and avoid converting the experience of different operators in different conflicts into a universal head-to-head ranking.
Understanding Mohajer-6
Mohajer-6 is an Iranian reusable reconnaissance and attack UAV. Its mission equipment, weapons fit and operator arrangements are central to comparing it with another medium-altitude armed aircraft.
Reported operator use and manufacturer performance figures can have different evidence quality; do not transfer specifications from other Mohajer models.
Understanding Bayraktar TB2
TB2 combines reusable reconnaissance with light precision attack. Its relatively small weapons and sensor allowance places it in a different class from heavy armed UAVs even when both are described as combat drones.
Keep baseline TB2 data separate from TB2T-AI test records, record-setting flights and customer-specific communications configurations.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named Mohajer-6 and Bayraktar TB2 catalog records, not an artificial combination of every advertised upgrade. Values are reproduced with their existing units and qualifications. Where figures describe different missions or payload types, treat them as context rather than calculating an unsupported performance advantage.
A published maximum is not necessarily achievable alongside every other maximum. Endurance may change with equipment, flight or sea conditions and transit requirements; a range figure may describe a different constraint from datalink reach. Unknown specifications remain unknown. For development programs and limited-disclosure systems, an intended capability must stay distinct from a completed trial or operational service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Mohajer-6 and Bayraktar TB2?
Mohajer-6 and TB2 both combine reusable reconnaissance with light strike options. The meaningful differences concern actual sensors, weapons integration, communications and support, not a simple assumption that aircraft with similar roles have equivalent capabilities.
Can the headline specifications establish a winner?
No. The mission, actual configuration, supported force and quality of evidence determine what the figures mean. Maximum speed, endurance and payload alone do not establish combat effectiveness, survivability or equal intelligence collection.
Where can I verify the versions and figures used here?
Follow the Mohajer-6 and Bayraktar TB2 profile links for full descriptions, timelines and any listed source references. This guide preserves the catalog's uncertainty labels rather than presenting unpublished or weakly sourced figures as independently verified facts.
Sources and further reading
- Mohajer-6: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
- Bayraktar TB2: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
Specifications are drawn from the linked catalog profiles. Source dates and aircraft configurations may differ; see the individual profiles for their timelines and qualifications.