Ababil-3 vs RQ-20 Puma
Overview
The Ababil-3 and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and AeroVironment respectively.
The Ababil-3 reaches 200 km/h — 2.4x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The Ababil-3 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma.
The Ababil-3 has been produced in 217 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. The Ababil-3 first flew 1 years before the RQ-20 Puma (2006 vs 2007).
| 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 | -- |
| American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $250K |
| Wingspan | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.4 m |
| Maximum speed | 83 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
| Empty weight | 6 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Ababil-3 has a longer range at 100 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Ababil-3 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is longer at 1.4 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 0 years before the Ababil-3 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 217 units of the Ababil-3.