Ababil-3 vs Shahed 129
Overview
The Ababil-3 and the Shahed 129 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Ababil-3 vs 175 km/h for the Shahed 129. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 1,700 km for the Shahed 129. The Shahed 129 operates at altitudes up to 7,300 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ababil-3.
The Ababil-3 has been produced in 217 units vs 42 for the Shahed 129. The Ababil-3 first flew 6 years before the Shahed 129 (2006 vs 2012).
| 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 | -- |
| Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 129?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 129?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 5 years before the Shahed 129 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 129?
The Ababil-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 217 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.