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Shahed 136 vs Wing Loong II

Shahed 136 vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 185 vs 370 km/h, range 2,500 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 4,200 kg, built 26,000 vs 100 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Chengdu Wing Loong II military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Wing Loong II
Specifications
Shahed 136 Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2021 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2021 2018
Number produced 26000 units 100 units
Average unit price $193K $2 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 20.5 m
Length 3.5 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 3 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or Wing Loong II?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.