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Ababil-3 vs Saegheh

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Specifications
Ababil-3 Saegheh
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 January 2006 1 November 2014
Year introduced 2008 2016
Number produced 217 units 50 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 7.0 m 7.3 m
Length -- m 2.7 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 100 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 500 kg
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Overview

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

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Ababil-3 vs 350 km/h for the Saegheh. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 1,500 km for the Saegheh. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ababil-3.

The Ababil-3 has been produced in 217 units vs 50 for the Saegheh. The Ababil-3 first flew 8 years before the Saegheh (2006 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Ababil-3's 200 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 8 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or Saegheh?
The Ababil-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 217 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.