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RQ-170 Sentinel vs Shahed 136

Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel military drones side profile drawing
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
RQ-170 Sentinel Shahed 136
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin HESA
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2007 2021
Number produced N/A 26000 units
Average unit price $6 million $193K
Wingspan 20.0 m 2.5 m
Length 4.8 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 185 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 15,240 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 RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed 136?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 14 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.