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Karayel vs Wing Loong I

Karayel vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 150 vs 280 km/h, range 150 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 630 vs 1,100 kg.

Specifications
Karayel Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Vestel Chengdu
First flight -- 1 January 2009
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced N/A 60 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wingspan 13.0 m 14.0 m
Height 2.1 m 2.8 m
Length 6.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 150 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 630 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 72 kW 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karayel or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karayel or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karayel or Wing Loong I?
The Karayel has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karayel or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the Karayel's 630 kg.
Which is larger, the Karayel or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Karayel's 6.5 meters.