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Korsar vs Shahed 136

Korsar vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 150 vs 185 km/h, range 250 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 400 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Korsar Shahed 136
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Luch HESA
First flight 1 January 2015 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2018 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 6.5 m 2.5 m
Length 4.2 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 250 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 400 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 200 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Korsar or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Korsar's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Korsar or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Korsar's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Korsar or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Korsar's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Korsar or Shahed 136?
The Korsar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 400 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Korsar or Shahed 136?
The Korsar is longer at 4.2 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Korsar or Shahed 136?
The Korsar entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.