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Bayraktar TB2 vs Karayel

Bayraktar TB2 vs Karayel at a glance — top speed 222 vs 150 km/h, range 300 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 1,200 vs 630 kg.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar TB2
Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Karayel
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar Vestel
First flight 1 August 2014 --
Year introduced 2014 --
Number produced 600 units N/A
Average unit price $5 million --
Wingspan 12.0 m 13.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 6.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 300 km 150 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 630 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 72 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Karayel?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Karayel?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Karayel?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Karayel's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Karayel?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Karayel's 630 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Karayel?
The Karayel is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 6.5 meters.