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Shahed 129 vs Wing Loong II

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Specifications
Shahed 129 Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Chengdu
First flight 1 March 2012 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2013 2018
Number produced 42 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 20.5 m
Height 3.1 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 175 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,300 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW --
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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.