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Leonardo Falco vs Shahed 136

Leonardo Falco vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 216 vs 185 km/h, range 200 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 420 vs 200 kg.

Leonardo Falco military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Leonardo Falco
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Leonardo Falco Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Leonardo HESA
First flight 1 December 2003 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2007 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $8 million $193K
Wingspan 7.2 m 2.5 m
Height 1.8 m -- m
Length 5.3 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 216 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 420 kg 200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 48 kW 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Leonardo Falco is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Leonardo Falco's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Leonardo Falco has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Leonardo Falco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 420 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Leonardo Falco is longer at 5.2 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Leonardo Falco is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Leonardo Falco or Shahed 136?
The Leonardo Falco entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.