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Shahed 136 vs Wing Loong I

Shahed 136 vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 185 vs 280 km/h, range 2,500 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 1,100 kg, built 26,000 vs 60 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Chengdu Wing Loong I military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
Shahed 136 Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2021 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced 26000 units 60 units
Average unit price $193K $1 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 3.5 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong I?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.