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IAI Harop vs Shahed 131

IAI Harop vs Shahed 131 at a glance — top speed 417 vs 185 km/h, range 200 vs 900 km.

IAI Harop military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇱 IAI Harop
HESA Shahed 131 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 131
Specifications
IAI Harop Shahed 131
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI HESA
First flight 1 January 2005 --
Year introduced 2005 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $10 million $20K
Wingspan 3.0 m 2.2 m
Length 2.5 m 2.6 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 900 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 135 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 38 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Shahed 131's 185 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Shahed 131's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is longer at 2.6 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Shahed 131 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Shahed 131?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.