Bayraktar Akıncı vs Geran-2

Overview

The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and IEMZ Kupol respectively.

Top speed is 361 km/h for the Bayraktar Akıncı vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 23:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2.

Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar
First flight 6 December 2019
Year introduced 2021
Number produced 110 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 20.0 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 12.2 m
Maximum speed 361 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg
Empty weight 4,501 kg
Total thrust 2 x 170 kW
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
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Akıncı entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.