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Shahed 136 vs TAI Anka

Shahed 136 vs TAI Anka at a glance — top speed 185 vs 217 km/h, range 2,500 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 1,700 kg, built 26,000 vs 102 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
TAI Anka military drones side profile drawing
🇹🇷 TAI Anka
Specifications
Shahed 136 TAI Anka
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA TAI
First flight 1 January 2021 30 December 2010
Year introduced 2021 2017
Number produced 26000 units 102 units
Average unit price $193K $30 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 17.5 m
Length 3.5 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 217 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The TAI Anka entered service first in 2017, 4 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or TAI Anka?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 102 units of the TAI Anka.