Shahed 136 vs Shahed 238
| Iranian-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Iranian turbojet-powered one-way attack drone, unveiled in the early 2020s, utilized for high-speed precision strikes and suppression of enemy air defenses. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 September 2023 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 37 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 600 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 238 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Shahed 238's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Shahed 238's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 2 years before the Shahed 238 which entered service in 2023.