An-196 Liutyi vs Shahed 136

Overview

The An-196 Liutyi and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Ukroboronprom and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.

Top speed is 160 km/h for the An-196 Liutyi vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 136. The An-196 Liutyi has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136.

The Shahed 136 first flew 1 years before the An-196 Liutyi (2021 vs 2022).

Ukrainian one-way attack drone, developed by Ukroboronprom in 2022 as a long-range deep-strike analogue to the Russian Shahed-136.
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Ukroboronprom
First flight 1 October 2022
Year introduced 2022
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Iranian-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Shahed Aviation Industries
First flight 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2021
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $193K
Wingspan 6.7 m
Length 4.4 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-196 Liutyi or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the An-196 Liutyi's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-196 Liutyi or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the An-196 Liutyi's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-196 Liutyi or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the An-196 Liutyi's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-196 Liutyi or Shahed 136?
The An-196 Liutyi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the An-196 Liutyi or Shahed 136?
The An-196 Liutyi is longer at 4.4 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-196 Liutyi or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the An-196 Liutyi which entered service in 2022.