Karayel vs TAI Anka

Overview

The Karayel and the TAI Anka are both Military Drones, manufactured by Vestel and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Karayel vs 217 km/h for the TAI Anka. The Karayel has an operational range of 150 km vs 2,500 km for the TAI Anka. The TAI Anka operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 5,486 m for the Karayel. At 1,700 kg MTOW, the TAI Anka is 2.7x the Karayel's 630 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
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Number produced N/A
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Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2010, utilized for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2017
Number produced 102 units
Average unit price $30 million
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 17.5 m
Height -- m
Length 8.6 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg
Empty weight 700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 130 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karayel or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karayel or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karayel or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Karayel's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karayel or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Karayel's 630 kg.
Which is larger, the Karayel or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Karayel's 6.5 meters.