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IAI Heron vs Karayel

IAI Heron vs Karayel at a glance — top speed 207 vs 150 km/h, range 1,000 vs 150 km, max takeoff weight 1,270 vs 630 kg.

Specifications
IAI Heron Karayel
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI Vestel
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 2005 --
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $9.5 million --
Wingspan 16.6 m 13.0 m
Height -- m 2.1 m
Length 8.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 207 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 150 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,270 kg 630 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 72 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Heron or Karayel?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Heron or Karayel?
The IAI Heron has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Heron or Karayel?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Karayel's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Heron or Karayel?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Karayel's 630 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Heron or Karayel?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Karayel's 6.5 meters.