Shahed-136

Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.

Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station.

Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.

Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.

Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms — higher means longer persistent coverage.

Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.

Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.

Wingtip-to-wingtip span.

Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.

Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.

Powerplant model and type.

Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…

IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.

Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.

Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.

Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.

Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.