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Ababil-3 vs Shahed 136

Ababil-3 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 185 km/h, range 100 vs 2,500 km, built 217 vs 26,000 units.

HESA Ababil-3 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Ababil-3
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Ababil-3 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 January 2006 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2008 2021
Number produced 217 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 7.0 m 2.5 m
Length -- m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 100 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Ababil-3 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 13 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 217 units of the Ababil-3.