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Karrar vs Shahed 136

Karrar vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 900 vs 185 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 700 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Karrar Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 January 2010 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2010 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 2.5 m 2.5 m
Length 4.0 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4 kN 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Karrar or Shahed 136?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 715 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Karrar's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Karrar or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Karrar's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Shahed 136?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Shahed 136?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Karrar or Shahed 136?
The Karrar entered service first in 2010, 11 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.