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MQ-9 Reaper vs Shahed 136

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Specifications
MQ-9 Reaper Shahed 136
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics HESA
First flight 1 February 2001 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2007 2021
Number produced 300 units N/A
Average unit price $30 million $193K
Wingspan 20.0 m 2.5 m
Length 11.0 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 2,223 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed 136?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.