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IAI Harop vs Shahed 136

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Specifications
IAI Harop Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries Shahed Aviation Industries
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2005 2021
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $10 million $193K
Wingspan 3.0 m 2.5 m
Length 2.5 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 200 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 37 kW
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Overview

The IAI Harop and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.

The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.3x the Shahed 136's 185 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136. The IAI Harop operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the Shahed 136.

Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $0.193M for the Shahed 136. The IAI Harop first flew 16 years before the Shahed 136 (2005 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 16 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.