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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.

HESA Ababil-3 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Ababil-3
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
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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.