AN-BK-1 Horlytsia vs Geran-2
Overview
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Antonov and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
Top speed is 230 km/h for the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia has an operational range of 1,050 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 1,000 kg MTOW, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia is 4.2x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
| Ukrainian operational-tactical unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, designed for day-and-night intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 8 November 2017 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.0 m |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 500 kg |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or Geran-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia's 1,050 km.
Which can fly higher, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or Geran-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia 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 AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or Geran-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,000 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the AN-BK-1 Horlytsia or Geran-2?
The AN-BK-1 Horlytsia is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.