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Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Shahed 136

Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 185 km/h, range 930 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 8,500 vs 200 kg, built 7 vs 26,000 units.

Baykar Bayraktar Kızılelma military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Bayraktar Kızılelma
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Bayraktar Kızılelma Shahed 136
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar HESA
First flight 14 December 2022 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2025 2021
Number produced 7 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 10.0 m 2.5 m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 14.5 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 930 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 4,201 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kN 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Bayraktar Kızılelma's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 4 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 7 units of the Bayraktar Kızılelma.