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PD-2 vs Shahed 136

PD-2 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 140 vs 185 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 55 vs 200 kg, built 20 vs 26,000 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
PD-2 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer UkrSpecSystems HESA
First flight 1 January 2019 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2021 2021
Number produced 20 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 5.0 m 2.5 m
Height 1.0 m -- m
Length 2.9 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 140 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 3,800 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 55 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 45 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the PD-2's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the PD-2's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the PD-2's 55 kg.
Which is larger, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the PD-2's 2.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 0 years before the PD-2 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PD-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 20 units of the PD-2.