Karrar vs Shahed 129
| 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 | $-- million |
| Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4 kN â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or Shahed 129?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 725 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Karrar's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karrar or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Shahed 129?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Karrar's 4.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Karrar or Shahed 129?
The Karrar entered service first in 2010, 3 years before the Shahed 129 which entered service in 2013.