Ababil-3 vs Karrar

Overview

The Ababil-3 and the Karrar are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and HESA respectively.

The Karrar reaches 900 km/h — 4.5x the Ababil-3's 200 km/h. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 1,000 km for the Karrar.

The Ababil-3 first flew 4 years before the Karrar (2006 vs 2010).

Iranian multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the 2000s, primarily utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 217 units
Average unit price --
Iranian jet-powered target drone and long-range bomber, developed in the early 21st century and used for air-defense training and precision strikes.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2010
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 7.0 m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 200 km/h
Operational range 100 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 4.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4 kN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Karrar?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Ababil-3's 200 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Karrar?
The Karrar has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Karrar?
The Ababil-3 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Karrar?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Karrar?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Karrar?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 2 years before the Karrar which entered service in 2010.