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Ababil-3 vs Karrar

Ababil-3 vs Karrar at a glance — top speed 200 vs 900 km/h, range 100 vs 1,000 km.

HESA Ababil-3 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Ababil-3
Specifications
Ababil-3 Karrar
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 January 2006 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2008 2010
Number produced 217 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 7.0 m 2.5 m
Length -- m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 100 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 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.