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Bayraktar TB2 vs Geran-2

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Specifications
Bayraktar TB2 Geran-2
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar IEMZ Kupol
First flight 1 August 2014 --
Year introduced 2014 2022
Number produced 600 units 26000 units
Average unit price $5 million $30K
Wingspan 12.0 m 2.5 m
Length 6.5 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 300 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 8,239 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,200 kg 240 kg
Empty weight 650 kg -- kg
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Overview

The Bayraktar TB2 and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and IEMZ Kupol respectively.

Top speed is 222 km/h for the Bayraktar TB2 vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The Bayraktar TB2 has an operational range of 300 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 1,200 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar TB2 is 5.0x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Bayraktar TB2 has been produced in 600 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2. Unit cost is $5M for the Bayraktar TB2 vs $0.03M for the Geran-2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Bayraktar TB2's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher service ceiling at 8,239 meters (27,030 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar TB2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,200 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar TB2 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Bayraktar TB2 entered service first in 2014, 8 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar TB2 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 600 units of the Bayraktar TB2.