Gerbera vs Shahed 131
Overview
The Gerbera and the Shahed 131 are both Military Drones, manufactured by JSC Alabuga and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 160 km/h for the Gerbera vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 131. The Gerbera has an operational range of 600 km vs 900 km for the Shahed 131. At 135 kg MTOW, the Shahed 131 is 7.5x the Gerbera's 18 kg.
Unit cost is $0.01M for the Gerbera vs $0.02M for the Shahed 131.
| Russian multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle designed for kamikaze, reconnaissance, and decoy missions, first deployed in 2024 during the Russo-Ukrainian war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | JSC Alabuga |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10K |
| Iranian-made one-way attack drone, developed in the early 21st century, used for precision strikes against infrastructure and military targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $20K |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 900 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 38 hp ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gerbera or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Gerbera's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gerbera or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Gerbera's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Gerbera or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Gerbera's 18 kg.
Which is larger, the Gerbera or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the Gerbera's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gerbera or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the Gerbera at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gerbera or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 entered service first in 2022, 2 years before the Gerbera which entered service in 2024.