Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Geran-2
Overview
The Bayraktar Kızılelma and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The Bayraktar Kızılelma reaches 1,100 km/h — 5.9x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has an operational range of 930 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Kızılelma is 35:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has been produced in 7 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2.
| Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 14 December 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | 7 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,201 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 16 kN ◉ |
| 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 Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 915 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Bayraktar Kızılelma's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 3 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 7 units of the Bayraktar Kızılelma.