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Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Shahed 238

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Specifications
Bayraktar Kızılelma Shahed 238
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar HESA
First flight 14 December 2022 1 September 2023
Year introduced 2025 2023
Number produced 7 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.0 m -- m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 14.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 600 km/h
Operational range 930 km -- km
Service ceiling 14,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,201 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kN --
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 238?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Shahed 238's 600 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 238?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 238?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Shahed 238's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 238?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Shahed 238's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 238?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 238 entered service first in 2023, 2 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.