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Shahed 136 vs TAI Aksungur

Shahed 136 vs TAI Aksungur at a glance — top speed 185 vs 250 km/h, range 2,500 vs 6,500 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 3,300 kg, built 26,000 vs 12 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
TAI Aksungur military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Aksungur
Specifications
Shahed 136 TAI Aksungur
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA TAI
First flight 1 January 2021 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2021 2021
Number produced 26000 units 12 units
Average unit price $193K $17.5 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 24.2 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 3.5 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 3,300 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW 2 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur entered service first in 2021, 0 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or TAI Aksungur?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.