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KUS-FS vs Shahed 136

KUS-FS vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 360 vs 185 km/h, range 500 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 5,750 vs 200 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
KUS-FS Shahed 136
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air HESA
First flight 1 January 2012 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2025 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 25.0 m 2.5 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 13.0 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 500 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,750 kg 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUS-FS or Shahed 136?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the KUS-FS's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or Shahed 136?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or Shahed 136?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or Shahed 136?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 4 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.