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Safran Patroller vs Shahed 136

Safran Patroller vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 314 vs 185 km/h, range 200 vs 2,500 km.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Safran Patroller Shahed 136
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Safran HESA
First flight 1 June 2009 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2023 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $22 million $193K
Wingspan 18.0 m 2.5 m
Length 8.5 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 314 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Safran Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Safran Patroller's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Safran Patroller has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Safran Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Safran Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Safran Patroller is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Safran Patroller or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 2 years before the Safran Patroller which entered service in 2023.