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Shahpar vs Wing Loong I

Shahpar vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 150 vs 280 km/h, range 250 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 480 vs 1,100 kg.

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🇨🇳 Wing Loong I
Specifications
Shahpar Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer GIDS Chengdu
First flight -- 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2013 2011
Number produced N/A 60 units
Average unit price $1.5 million $1 million
Wingspan 6.6 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 4.2 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 250 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 480 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Shahpar's 150 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Shahpar's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahpar's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the Shahpar's 480 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Shahpar's 4.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Shahpar is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Shahpar or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 2 years before the Shahpar which entered service in 2013.