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Kargu vs Shahed 136

Kargu vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 72 vs 185 km/h, range 10 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 7 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Kargu Shahed 136
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STM HESA
First flight 1 January 2017 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2020 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 0.6 m 2.5 m
Length 0.6 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 72 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 10 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kargu or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Kargu's 72 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kargu or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Kargu's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kargu or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Kargu's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kargu or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Kargu's 7 kg.
Which is larger, the Kargu or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Kargu's 0.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kargu or Shahed 136?
The Kargu entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.