Shahed 129 vs Wing Loong II
| 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 |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Shahed 129 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Shahed 129's 7,300 meters (23,950 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Shahed 129's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 5 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 129 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.