IAI Harop vs Shahed 136
| Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Iranian-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Wingspan | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 37 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Shahed 136?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 16 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.