Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma vs HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136
Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma and HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136 are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma leads on max speed (1,085 vs 185 km/h). Several Iran-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma
Wins 2/4 |  HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 1,085 km/h ✓ | 185 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | N/A | 160 km/h |
| Range (km) | 1,500 km | 2,500 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,000 m ✓ | 4,000 m |
| Endurance (h) | N/A | 12 h |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 3 | N/A |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg | N/A |
| Warhead (kg) | N/A | 40 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 14.7 m | 3.5 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 6,000 kg | 200 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $50,000 |
| Units built | N/A | 10,000 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 3 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma and HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 1,085 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136 has the longest range at 2,500 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 50,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma has the higher service ceiling at 13,000 m.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136 has the higher operator countries at 3.
Is the Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma better than the HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136? +
On the public specs we track, Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma and HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136 are closely matched, Baykar Bayraktar Kizilelma leads on max speed, service ceiling, while HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) Shahed-136 leads on range, operator countries. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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