Shahed 136 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon
Shahed 136 vs WZ-7 Soaring Dragon at a glance — top speed 185 vs 750 km/h, range 2,500 vs 7,000 km, built 26,000 vs 20 units.
Specifications
|
Shahed 136 |
WZ-7 Soaring Dragon |
| Origin country |
🇮🇷 Iran |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Drones |
Military Drones |
| Manufacturer |
HESA |
Guizhou |
| First flight |
1 January 2021 |
-- |
| Year introduced |
2021 |
2018 |
| Number produced |
26000 units |
20 units |
| Average unit price |
$193K |
$25 million |
| Wingspan |
2.5 m |
24.9 m |
| Height |
-- m |
5.4 m |
| Length |
3.5 m |
14.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
185 km/h |
750 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,500 km |
7,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,000 m |
18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
200 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 37 kW
|
1 x 43 kN
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 565 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The WZ-7 Soaring Dragon 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 WZ-7 Soaring Dragon?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 20 units of the WZ-7 Soaring Dragon.
