Ababil-3 vs Shahed 131
Overview
The Ababil-3 and the Shahed 131 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Ababil-3 vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 131. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 900 km for the Shahed 131.
| 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-made one-way attack drone, developed in the early 21st century, used for precision strikes against infrastructure and military targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $20K |
| Wingspan | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 38 hp ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 131?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Shahed 131's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 131?
The Ababil-3 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 131's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 131?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.