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Saegheh vs Shahed 136

Saegheh vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 350 vs 185 km/h, range 1,500 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 500 vs 200 kg, built 50 vs 26,000 units.

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🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Saegheh Shahed 136
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA HESA
First flight 1 November 2014 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2016 2021
Number produced 50 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $193K
Wingspan 7.3 m 2.5 m
Length 2.7 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 500 kg 200 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Saegheh's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Saegheh's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Saegheh entered service first in 2016, 5 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saegheh or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.