Shahed 129 vs Shahed 136
Overview
The Shahed 129 and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.
Top speed is 175 km/h for the Shahed 129 vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 136. The Shahed 129 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136. The Shahed 129 operates at altitudes up to 7,300 m compared to 4,000 m for the Shahed 136.
The Shahed 129 first flew 9 years before the Shahed 136 (2012 vs 2021).
| 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 | -- |
| 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 | $193K |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 37 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahed 129's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 129 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 8 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.