Bayraktar TB2 vs Geran-2
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.
| Turkish armed drone, highly notable for its pivotal role in conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Syria, and Libya. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 1 August 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 600 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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 | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,239 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 650 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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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.