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AQ-400 Scythe vs Shahed 136

AQ-400 Scythe vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 185 km/h, range 750 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 100 vs 200 kg.

Terminal Autonomy AQ-400 Scythe military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇦 AQ-400 Scythe
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
AQ-400 Scythe Shahed 136
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Terminal Autonomy HESA
First flight 1 January 2023 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2023 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $15K $193K
Wingspan 2.3 m 2.5 m
Length -- m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 750 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 100 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The AQ-400 Scythe 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 AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 750 km.
Which can fly higher, the AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 100 kg.
Which is larger, the AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the AQ-400 Scythe at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AQ-400 Scythe or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 2 years before the AQ-400 Scythe which entered service in 2023.