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
|
Detailed Comparison
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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.