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Ababil-3 vs Shahed 131

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Specifications
Ababil-3 Shahed 131
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 January 2006 --
Year introduced 2008 2022
Number produced 217 units N/A
Average unit price -- $20K
Wingspan 7.0 m 2.2 m
Length -- m 2.6 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 100 km 900 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 135 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 38 hp
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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.

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.