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.