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Karayel vs RQ-11 Raven

Karayel vs RQ-11 Raven at a glance — top speed 150 vs 95 km/h, range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 630 vs 2 kg.

AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-11 Raven
Specifications
Karayel RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Vestel AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced -- 2003
Number produced N/A 19000 units
Average unit price -- $170K
Wingspan 13.0 m 1.4 m
Height 2.1 m -- m
Length 6.5 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 630 kg 2 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1.9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 72 kW --
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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.