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Bayraktar Akıncı vs Shahed 136

Bayraktar Akıncı vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 361 vs 185 km/h, range 7,500 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,500 vs 200 kg, built 110 vs 26,000 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Bayraktar Akıncı Shahed 136
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar HESA
First flight 6 December 2019 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2021 2021
Number produced 110 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 20.0 m 2.5 m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 361 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 4,501 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 340 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 0 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.