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Shahed 136 vs Elbit Skylark

Shahed 136 vs Elbit Skylark at a glance — top speed 185 vs 74 km/h, range 2,500 vs 40 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 5 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Elbit Skylark military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Elbit Skylark
Specifications
Shahed 136 Elbit Skylark
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Elbit
First flight 1 January 2021 --
Year introduced 2021 2008
Number produced 26000 units N/A
Average unit price $193K --
Wingspan 2.5 m 2.4 m
Length 3.5 m 2.2 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 74 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 40 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or Elbit Skylark?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Elbit Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or Elbit Skylark?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Elbit Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or Elbit Skylark?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Elbit Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or Elbit Skylark?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Elbit Skylark's 2.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or Elbit Skylark?
The Elbit Skylark entered service first in 2008, 13 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.