Ababil-3 vs Geran-2
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.
| Iranian multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the 2000s, primarily utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 January 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 217 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| 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 |
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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.