“KARAYEL UAV System is the first TURKISH UAV System developed in accordance with NATO STANAG 4671.”
KARAYEL UAV System is an autonomous reconnaissance and surveillance platform and indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by VESTEL Defence Industry.
With its capable Payloads on board KARAYEL can not only detect a target but also able to mark it with it’s laser designator. KARAYEL can take off, land and fly a designated mission fully autonomously without assistance from a pilot. Payload capacity and variations are available for both civil and military applications.
Propulsion
- Engine: 1×97 HP (S.L.)
Dimensions
- Wing Span: 10,5 m
- Length: 6,5 m
- Propeller: 1,45 m diameter
Weights
- Maximum Take-Off Weight: 550 kg
- Payload Capacity: 70 kg
Performance
- Cruise Speed: 60-80 knot
- Endurance: 20 hours
- Operational Altitude: 22.500 ft
Data Link
- Class: LOS
- Radius: > 150 km
Power
- Electric Power: 2,8 kW
Navigation: Fully Autonomous or Manual
Payload: Coloured Day Camera, IR Night Camera, Laser Range Finder, Laser Pointer, Laser Designator
Take Off
- Runway: Fully Autonomous or Manual
Landing
- Runway: Fully Autonomous
Structure
Material: Composite
Other
- De-Ice / Heating: De-Ice / Heating
- Lighting: Anti-Collision and Navigation
- Ground Control Station: Mobile Shelter
Payload
- EO – Daylight Camera (HD)
- Provides up to 50X Optical Zoom
- Infrared (IR) Camera (HD)
- Provides up to 50X Optical Zoom
- Laser Range finder
- Laser Designator
- Laser Pointer
Ground Control Station
- Flexible design
- Configurable for 2 or 3 operators
- On vehicle or fixed to ground configurations
- Backups for Critical Subsystems
-Pilot/Payload Consoles
-Air Conditioners
-Main Power Line
-DC Power Line
-Lighting - Compatible to Corresponding NATO and US Military Standards
- NBC Protection
- RFI and EMI Protection
- Operational Temperature Range: -30C to 50C
Storage Temperature Range: -40C to 70C
Operation and Storage Altitude: 12000 feet
Optional
- ITAR Free
- Can be modified and upgraded as armed
- Second Payload