RQ-170 Sentinel vs Shahed-171 Simorgh
Overview
The RQ-170 Sentinel and the Shahed-171 Simorgh are both Military Drones, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Shahed/HESA respectively.
The RQ-170 Sentinel first flew 10 years before the Shahed-171 Simorgh (2005 vs 2015).
| American stealth drone, prominently used in intelligence collection operations, notable during the late 2000s into the 2010s. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Iranian jet-powered flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed/HESA |
| First flight | 1 January 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m |
| Length | 4.8 m |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which can fly higher, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed-171 Simorgh?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Shahed-171 Simorgh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is larger, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed-171 Simorgh?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the Shahed-171 Simorgh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the RQ-170 Sentinel or Shahed-171 Simorgh?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 8 years before the Shahed-171 Simorgh which entered service in 2015.