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Aarok vs Shahed 136

Aarok vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 463 vs 185 km/h, range 7,500 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,400 vs 200 kg, built 1 vs 26,000 units.

Turgis & Gaillard Aarok military drones side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Aarok
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Aarok Shahed 136
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard HESA
First flight 1 January 2023 1 January 2021
Year introduced -- 2021
Number produced 1 units 26000 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $193K
Wingspan 22.0 m 2.5 m
Length 14.0 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 463 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 2,500 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.