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Archytas vs Shahed 136

Archytas vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 158 vs 185 km/h, range 200 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 190 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Archytas Shahed 136
Origin country 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ucandrone HESA
First flight 1 April 2024 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2024 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $300K $193K
Wingspan 6.4 m 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 158 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 8,229 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 190 kg 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 22 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Archytas's 158 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Archytas's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Archytas has a higher service ceiling at 8,229 meters (26,998 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Archytas's 190 kg.
Which is larger, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Archytas's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Archytas is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Archytas or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 3 years before the Archytas which entered service in 2024.