Backfire vs Geran-2
Overview
The Backfire and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The Geran-2 reaches 185 km/h — 2.2x the Backfire's 84 km/h. The Backfire has an operational range of 200 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2.
Unit cost is $0.062M for the Backfire vs $0.03M for the Geran-2.
| Ukrainian fixed-wing strike and bomber unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in tactical bombing operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Evil Birds |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $62K |
| 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 | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 84 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 1,000 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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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Backfire's 84 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Backfire's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Backfire has a higher service ceiling at 1,000 meters (3,280 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Backfire is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Backfire or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 2 years before the Backfire which entered service in 2024.