MQ-1 Predator vs Shahed 129

American unmanned aerial vehicle, operational since 1995, notable for its use in major conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics
First flight 3 July 1994
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $4 million
Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 42 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wingspan 14.8 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 8.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 217 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,250 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg
Empty weight 512 kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Profile drawing of General Atomics MQ-1 Predator
Wingspan 16.0 m â—‰
Height 3.1 m
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 150 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW â—‰

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