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Karrar vs MQ-20 Avenger

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Specifications
Karrar MQ-20 Avenger
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA General Atomics
First flight 1 January 2010 4 April 2009
Year introduced 2010 --
Number produced N/A 9 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 2.5 m 20.0 m
Length 4.0 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 8,255 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4 kN 1 x 17 kN
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Overview

The Karrar and the MQ-20 Avenger are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 900 km/h for the Karrar vs 740 km/h for the MQ-20 Avenger. The Karrar has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,900 km for the MQ-20 Avenger. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 12:1 the Karrar's 700 kg.

The MQ-20 Avenger first flew 1 years before the Karrar (2009 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karrar or MQ-20 Avenger?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the MQ-20 Avenger's 740 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Karrar's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karrar or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karrar or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the Karrar's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or MQ-20 Avenger?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Karrar's 4.0 meters.