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Nagastra-1 vs Shahed 136

Nagastra-1 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — range 40 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 9 vs 200 kg, built 600 vs 26,000 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Nagastra-1 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Solar Industries (EEL) HESA
First flight -- 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2024 2021
Number produced 600 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan -- m 2.5 m
Length -- m 3.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 40 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Nagastra-1's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Nagastra-1's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Nagastra-1 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Nagastra-1's 9 kg.
Which is larger, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Nagastra-1's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 3 years before the Nagastra-1 which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nagastra-1 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 600 units of the Nagastra-1.