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Shahed 131 vs Tu-141 Strizh

Shahed 131 vs Tu-141 Strizh at a glance — top speed 185 vs 1,100 km/h, range 900 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 6,215 kg.

Specifications
Shahed 131 Tu-141 Strizh
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Tupolev
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2022 1979
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $20K --
Wing area -- m² 10.0 m²
Wingspan 2.2 m 3.9 m
Height -- m 2.4 m
Length 2.6 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 6,215 kg
Total thrust 1 x 38 hp 1 x 19 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 131 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Shahed 131's 185 km/h, a difference of 915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 131 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Shahed 131's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the Shahed 131 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the Shahed 131's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 131 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Shahed 131's 2.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 131 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh entered service first in 1979, 43 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.