Gerbera vs Shahed 136
Overview
The Gerbera and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by JSC Alabuga and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.
Top speed is 160 km/h for the Gerbera vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 136. The Gerbera has an operational range of 600 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136. At 200 kg MTOW, the Shahed 136 is 11:1 the Gerbera's 18 kg.
Unit cost is $0.01M for the Gerbera vs $0.193M for the Shahed 136.
| 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-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $193K |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 37 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Gerbera or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 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 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Gerbera's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gerbera or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Gerbera's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gerbera or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Gerbera's 18 kg.
Which is larger, the Gerbera or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Gerbera's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Gerbera or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Gerbera at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Gerbera or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 3 years before the Gerbera which entered service in 2024.