MQ-9 Reaper vs Shahed-149 Gaza
Overview
The MQ-9 Reaper and the Shahed-149 Gaza are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the MQ-9 Reaper vs 340 km/h for the Shahed-149 Gaza. The MQ-9 Reaper has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 7,000 km for the Shahed-149 Gaza. The MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 11,000 m for the Shahed-149 Gaza.
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in 300 units vs 3 for the Shahed-149 Gaza.
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, notable for extensive use in Middle East conflicts since the 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 February 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Iranian high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2021s, operated for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,760 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,223 kg |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 340 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is faster with a maximum speed of 340 km/h compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 300 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the MQ-9 Reaper's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Shahed-149 Gaza's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Shahed-149 Gaza's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Shahed-149 Gaza's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 15 years before the Shahed-149 Gaza which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-9 Reaper or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.