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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Shahed 136

GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 185 km/h, range 4,000 vs 2,500 km.

Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword Shahed 136
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu HESA
First flight 21 November 2013 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2021 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 14.4 m 2.5 m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 200 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Shahed 136?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 815 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Shahed 136?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Shahed 136?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Shahed 136?
Both the GJ-11 Sharp Sword and Shahed 136 entered service in the same year: 2021.