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Shahed-149 Gaza vs Wing Loong II

Shahed-149 Gaza vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 340 vs 370 km/h, range 7,000 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 4,200 kg, built 3 vs 100 units.

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Specifications
Shahed-149 Gaza Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA Chengdu
First flight -- 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2022 2018
Number produced 3 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wingspan 21.0 m 20.5 m
Height 3.2 m -- m
Length 10.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 340 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 7,000 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Shahed-149 Gaza's 340 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Wing Loong II's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Shahed-149 Gaza's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Shahed-149 Gaza's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 4 years before the Shahed-149 Gaza which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shahed-149 Gaza or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.