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Shahed 136 vs X-47B

Shahed 136 vs X-47B at a glance — top speed 185 vs 1,102 km/h, range 2,500 vs 3,900 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 20,185 kg, built 26,000 vs 2 units.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Northrop Grumman X-47B military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 X-47B
Specifications
Shahed 136 X-47B
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2021 4 February 2011
Year introduced 2021 --
Number produced 26000 units 2 units
Average unit price $193K $406.5 million
Wing area -- m² 88.6 m²
Wingspan 2.5 m 18.9 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length 3.5 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 1102 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 12,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 20,185 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13,080 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 917 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the Shahed 136's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Shahed 136's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the Shahed 136 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 136 or X-47B?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.