Ababil-3 vs Shahed 129
Ababil-3 vs Shahed 129 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 175 km/h, range 100 vs 1,700 km, built 217 vs 42 units.
Specifications
|
Ababil-3 |
Shahed 129 |
| Origin country |
🇮🇷 Iran |
🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
HESA |
HESA |
| First flight |
1 January 2006 |
1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced |
2008 |
2013 |
| Number produced |
217 units |
42 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$2 million |
| Wingspan |
7.0 m |
16.0 m |
| Height |
-- m |
3.1 m |
| Length |
-- m |
8.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
200 km/h |
175 km/h |
| Operational range |
100 km |
1,700 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,000 m |
7,300 m |
| Total thrust |
--
|
1 x 75 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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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.