Heron vs Shahed 136
Overview
The Heron and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.
Top speed is 207 km/h for the Heron vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 136. The Heron has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136. The Heron operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Shahed 136. At 1,270 kg MTOW, the Heron is 6.3x the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Unit cost is $9.5M for the Heron vs $0.193M for the Shahed 136. The Heron first flew 27 years before the Shahed 136 (1994 vs 2021).
| Israeli MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $9.5 million |
| Iranian-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $193K |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 37 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Heron or Shahed 136?
The Heron entered service first in 2005, 16 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.