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RQ-170 Sentinel vs Shahed-171 Simorgh

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🇺🇸 RQ-170 Sentinel
Specifications
RQ-170 Sentinel Shahed-171 Simorgh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin HESA
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 2015
Year introduced 2007 2015
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $6 million --
Wingspan 20.0 m -- m
Length 4.8 m -- m
Service ceiling 15,240 m -- m
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed-171 Simorgh?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Shahed-171 Simorgh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed-171 Simorgh?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the Shahed-171 Simorgh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed-171 Simorgh?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 8 years before the Shahed-171 Simorgh which entered service in 2015.