Shahed 129 vs Shahed-149 Gaza

Overview

The Shahed 129 and the Shahed-149 Gaza are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and HESA respectively.

Top speed is 175 km/h for the Shahed 129 vs 340 km/h for the Shahed-149 Gaza. The Shahed 129 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 7,000 km for the Shahed-149 Gaza. The Shahed-149 Gaza operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,300 m for the Shahed 129.

The Shahed 129 has been produced in 42 units vs 3 for the Shahed-149 Gaza.

Iranian single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 March 2012
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 42 units
Average unit price --
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 16.0 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 175 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,300 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 75 kW
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
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is faster with a maximum speed of 340 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Shahed 129's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Shahed 129's 7,300 meters (23,950 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Shahed 129's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 9 years before the Shahed-149 Gaza which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed 129 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed 129 has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.