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Ababil-3 vs Saegheh

Ababil-3 vs Saegheh at a glance — top speed 200 vs 350 km/h, range 100 vs 1,500 km, built 217 vs 50 units.

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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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 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.