Aarok vs Geran-2
Overview
The Aarok and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turgis & Gaillard and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The Aarok reaches 463 km/h — 2.5x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Aarok has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 5,400 kg MTOW, the Aarok is 22:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Aarok has been produced in 1 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2. Unit cost is $7.5M for the Aarok vs $0.03M for the Geran-2.
| French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turgis & Gaillard |
| First flight | 1 January 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 463 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,500 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.