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Shahed 131 vs Tu-143 Reys

Shahed 131 vs Tu-143 Reys at a glance — top speed 185 vs 950 km/h, range 900 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 135 vs 1,230 kg.

Specifications
Shahed 131 Tu-143 Reys
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Tupolev
First flight -- 1 January 1970
Year introduced 2022 1976
Number produced N/A 950 units
Average unit price $20K --
Wingspan 2.2 m 2.2 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 2.6 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 900 km 200 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 1 x 38 hp --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 131 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Shahed 131's 185 km/h, a difference of 765 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 131 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Tu-143 Reys's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Shahed 131 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,230 kg compared to the Shahed 131's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 131 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Shahed 131's 2.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 131 or Tu-143 Reys?
The Tu-143 Reys entered service first in 1976, 46 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.