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Shahed 238 vs Tu-141 Strizh

Shahed 238 vs Tu-141 Strizh at a glance — top speed 600 vs 1,100 km/h.

Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-141 Strizh
Specifications
Shahed 238 Tu-141 Strizh
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Tupolev
First flight 1 September 2023 --
Year introduced 2023 1979
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 10.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 3.9 m
Height -- m 2.4 m
Length -- m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range -- km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6,215 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 19 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 238 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh 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 Shahed 238 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 238 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Shahed 238's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 238 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,215 kg compared to the Shahed 238's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 238 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 238 or Tu-141 Strizh?
The Tu-141 Strizh entered service first in 1979, 44 years before the Shahed 238 which entered service in 2023.