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Orlan-30 vs Shahed 136

Orlan-30 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 150 vs 185 km/h, range 300 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 200 kg.

STC Orlan-30 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-30
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Orlan-30 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC HESA
First flight -- 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2020 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 3.9 m 2.5 m
Length -- m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 300 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-30 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-30's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-30 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Orlan-30's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-30 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Orlan-30's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-30 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Orlan-30's 30 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-30 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Orlan-30's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-30 or Shahed 136?
The Orlan-30 entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.