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Bayraktar TB3 vs Shahed 136

Bayraktar TB3 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 185 km/h, range 2,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Bayraktar TB3 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar HESA
First flight 27 October 2023 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2025 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 14.0 m 2.5 m
Height 2.6 m -- m
Length 8.4 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB3 or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar TB3 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB3 or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar TB3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB3 or Shahed 136?
The Bayraktar TB3 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB3 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 4 years before the Bayraktar TB3 which entered service in 2025.