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Ababil-3 vs IAI Searcher

Ababil-3 vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 200 vs 200 km/h, range 100 vs 350 km.

Specifications
Ababil-3 IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA IAI
First flight 1 January 2006 --
Year introduced 2008 1992
Number produced 217 units N/A
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wingspan 7.0 m 8.6 m
Length -- m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 100 km 350 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 436 kg
Empty weight -- kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or IAI Searcher?
Both the Ababil-3 and IAI Searcher have a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 16 years before the Ababil-3 which entered service in 2008.