Karrar vs Shahed 238
| 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 turbojet-powered one-way attack drone, unveiled in the early 2020s, utilized for high-speed precision strikes and suppression of enemy air defenses. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 September 2023 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m |
| Length | 4.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km |
| Max. takeoff weight | 700 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4 kN â—‰ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 600 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or Shahed 238?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Shahed 238's 600 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Karrar or Shahed 238?
The Karrar has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Shahed 238?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Shahed 238's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Shahed 238?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Karrar or Shahed 238?
The Karrar entered service first in 2010, 13 years before the Shahed 238 which entered service in 2023.