Shahed 129 vs Shahed 238
The Shahed 129 and the Shahed 238 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and HESA respectively. The Shahed 238 reaches 600 km/h — 3.4x the Shahed 129's 175 km/h. The Shahed 129 first flew 11 years before the Shahed 238 (2012 vs 2023).
| Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 600 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 238 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Shahed 238's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 10 years before the Shahed 238 which entered service in 2023.