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A900 vs Shahed 136

A900 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 100 vs 185 km/h, range 200 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 25 vs 200 kg.

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🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
A900 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Alpha Unmanned Systems HESA
First flight -- 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2021 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $300K $193K
Wingspan 2.1 m 2.5 m
Length 1.8 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 100 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 25 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the A900's 100 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the A900's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the A900's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the A900's 25 kg.
Which is larger, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the A900's 1.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The A900 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A900 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 0 years before the A900 which entered service in 2021.