Warmate 3.0 vs Shahed-136
The requested Warmate entry is represented here by Warmate 3.0, not Warmate 30. It provides a tactical loitering-weapon reference against Shahed-136's longer-range one-way strike concept. Their shared expendability does not make their target-selection or control arrangements identical.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | Warmate 3.0 | Shahed 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | WB Group | HESA (Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company) |
| Country of origin | Poland | Iran |
| Mission role | Tactical ISR / Precision Strike | One-Way Attack / Loitering Munition / Strategic Infrastructure Strike |
| Year introduced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Length | Not publicly disclosed | 3.5 m |
| Wingspan | Not publicly disclosed | 2.5 m |
| Height | Not publicly disclosed | 0.6 m |
| Maximum speed | Not publicly disclosed | 185 km/h |
| Published range | Not publicly disclosed | 2,500 km |
| Endurance | Not publicly disclosed | 10+ hours |
| Service ceiling | Not publicly disclosed | 4,000 m |
| Payload | Not publicly disclosed | 40-50 kg warhead |
| Weight | Not publicly disclosed | 200 kg |
| Armament | Integrated precision warhead; exact payload and effect Not publicly disclosed | 40-50 kg HE warhead (integral); some variants carry thermobaric or shaped-charge warheads |
Figures below come from the linked DroneStrike profiles and retain their configuration qualifiers. Maximum speed, range, endurance and payload are separate published figures, not a single achievable mission configuration. Range is not necessarily combat radius or datalink reach. Missing information is not zero, and a larger figure does not establish combat effectiveness.
The comparison that matters
A tactical loitering mission and a pre-planned longer-range attack require different comparisons. Establish the exact warhead and seeker configuration, and do not equate a control-link distance with total flight range. Unqualified Warmate-family figures should not be substituted for the identified 3.0 profile.
Understanding Warmate 3.0
Warmate 3.0 is the specifically identified tactical loitering-munition version used in this guide. The comparison concerns this catalog reference rather than an unspecified mixture of the manufacturer's Warmate-family products.
Warmate 3.0 and Warmate 30 are different systems. The punctuation and digits must not be stripped in a way that merges their identities.
Understanding Shahed-136
Shahed-136 is a propeller-driven one-way attack aircraft. It delivers an expendable strike effect rather than returning from a sensor-and-weapons sortie like an armed reconnaissance UAV.
Separate reported range, actual demonstrated routes and warhead variants; common usage of loitering terminology does not prove every version has the same terminal seeker.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named Warmate 3.0 and Shahed-136 catalog records, not an artificial combination of every advertised upgrade. Values are reproduced with their existing units and qualifications. Where figures describe different missions or payload types, treat them as context rather than calculating an unsupported performance advantage.
A published maximum is not necessarily achievable alongside every other maximum. Endurance may change with equipment, flight or sea conditions and transit requirements; a range figure may describe a different constraint from datalink reach. Unknown specifications remain unknown. For development programs and limited-disclosure systems, an intended capability must stay distinct from a completed trial or operational service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Warmate 3.0 and Shahed-136?
The requested Warmate entry is represented here by Warmate 3.0, not Warmate 30. It provides a tactical loitering-weapon reference against Shahed-136's longer-range one-way strike concept. Their shared expendability does not make their target-selection or control arrangements identical.
Can the headline specifications establish a winner?
No. The mission, actual configuration, supported force and quality of evidence determine what the figures mean. Maximum speed, endurance and payload alone do not establish combat effectiveness, survivability or equal intelligence collection.
Where can I verify the versions and figures used here?
Follow the Warmate 3.0 and Shahed-136 profile links for full descriptions, timelines and any listed source references. This guide preserves the catalog's uncertainty labels rather than presenting unpublished or weakly sourced figures as independently verified facts.
Sources and further reading
- Warmate 3.0: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
- Shahed-136: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
Specifications are drawn from the linked catalog profiles. Source dates and aircraft configurations may differ; see the individual profiles for their timelines and qualifications.