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Ababil-3 vs Geran-2

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Specifications
Ababil-3 Geran-2
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA IEMZ Kupol
First flight 1 January 2006 --
Year introduced 2008 2022
Number produced 217 units 26000 units
Average unit price -- $30K
Wingspan 7.0 m 2.5 m
Length -- m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 100 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 240 kg
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Overview

The Ababil-3 and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and IEMZ Kupol respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Ababil-3 vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2.

The Ababil-3 has been produced in 217 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Ababil-3 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 217 units of the Ababil-3.