Karayel vs RQ-11 Raven
Overview
The Karayel and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Vestel and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 150 km/h for the Karayel vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Karayel has an operational range of 150 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Karayel operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 630 kg MTOW, the Karayel is 315:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
| Turkish tactical reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s and deployed for surveillance and precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Vestel |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $170K |
| Wingspan | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 630 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 72 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karayel or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karayel is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karayel or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karayel has a longer range at 150 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karayel or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karayel has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karayel or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karayel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 630 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Karayel or RQ-11 Raven?
The Karayel is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.