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Saegheh vs Shahed 129

Saegheh vs Shahed 129 at a glance — top speed 350 vs 175 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,700 km, built 50 vs 42 units.

Specifications
Saegheh Shahed 129
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 November 2014 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2016 2013
Number produced 50 units 42 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 7.3 m 16.0 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 2.7 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 500 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Saegheh or Shahed 129?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saegheh or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Saegheh's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saegheh or Shahed 129?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 129's 7,300 meters (23,950 ft).
Which is larger, the Saegheh or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Saegheh's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saegheh or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 3 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saegheh or Shahed 129?
The Saegheh has been produced in greater numbers with 50 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.