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Karayel vs IAI Searcher

Karayel vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 150 vs 200 km/h, range 150 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 630 vs 436 kg.

Specifications
Karayel IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Vestel IAI
First flight -- --
Year introduced -- 1992
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 13.0 m 8.6 m
Height 2.1 m -- m
Length 6.5 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 150 km 350 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 630 kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
Total thrust 1 x 72 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karayel or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karayel or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karayel or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Karayel's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karayel or IAI Searcher?
The Karayel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 630 kg compared to the IAI Searcher's 436 kg.
Which is larger, the Karayel or IAI Searcher?
The Karayel is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the IAI Searcher's 5.8 meters.