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IAI Harpy vs Kargu

IAI Harpy vs Kargu at a glance — top speed 185 vs 72 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 7 kg.

Specifications
IAI Harpy Kargu
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI STM
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 2017
Year introduced 1989 2020
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $55 million --
Wingspan 2.1 m 0.6 m
Length 2.7 m 0.6 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 2,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 7 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or Kargu?
The IAI Harpy is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Kargu's 72 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or Kargu?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Kargu's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or Kargu?
The IAI Harpy has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Kargu's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or Kargu?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Kargu's 7 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or Kargu?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the Kargu's 0.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or Kargu?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 31 years before the Kargu which entered service in 2020.