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Samad vs Shahed 131

Samad vs Shahed 131 at a glance — range 1,500 vs 900 km.

HESA Shahed 131 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 131
Specifications
Samad Shahed 131
Origin country 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) HESA
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2019 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- $20K
Wingspan 4.5 m 2.2 m
Length 2.8 m 2.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 900 km
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 135 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 38 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Samad or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Samad's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Samad or Shahed 131?
The Samad has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Shahed 131's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the Samad or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Samad's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Samad or Shahed 131?
The Samad is longer at 2.8 meters compared to the Shahed 131's 2.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Samad or Shahed 131?
The Samad entered service first in 2019, 3 years before the Shahed 131 which entered service in 2022.