Karrar vs Saegheh

Overview

The Karrar and the Saegheh are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and Shahed respectively.

The Karrar reaches 900 km/h — 2.6x the Saegheh's 350 km/h. The Karrar has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,500 km for the Saegheh.

The Karrar first flew 4 years before the Saegheh (2010 vs 2014).

Iranian jet-powered target drone and long-range bomber, developed in the early 21st century and used for air-defense training and precision strikes.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2010
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Shahed
First flight 1 November 2014
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 50 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 4.0 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4 kN
Wingspan 7.3 m
Length 2.7 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 500 kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karrar or Saegheh?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Saegheh's 350 km/h, a difference of 550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Karrar's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karrar or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Saegheh?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Saegheh's 500 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Saegheh?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Saegheh's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Karrar or Saegheh?
The Karrar entered service first in 2010, 6 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.