RQ-21 Blackjack vs Shahed 136
RQ-21 Blackjack vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 170 vs 185 km/h, range 93 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 61 vs 200 kg.
Specifications
|
RQ-21 Blackjack |
Shahed 136 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
Insitu |
HESA |
| First flight |
28 July 2012 |
1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2021 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
26000 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$193K |
| Wingspan |
4.9 m |
2.5 m |
| Length |
2.5 m |
3.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
170 km/h |
185 km/h |
| Operational range |
93 km |
2,500 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,900 m |
4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
61 kg |
200 kg |
| Empty weight |
37 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 6 kW
|
1 x 37 kW
|
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Which is faster, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 170 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which is larger, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the RQ-21 Blackjack or Shahed 136?
The RQ-21 Blackjack entered service first in 2014, 7 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
