BQM-167 Skeeter vs Geran-2
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The BQM-167 Skeeter reaches 1,100 km/h — 5.9x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. At 930 kg MTOW, the BQM-167 Skeeter is 3.9x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The BQM-167 Skeeter has been produced in 37 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2. Unit cost is $0.57M for the BQM-167 Skeeter vs $0.03M for the Geran-2.
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| 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 | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
| 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 BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The BQM-167 Skeeter 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 BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is more expensive at approximately $0.6 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The BQM-167 Skeeter entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 37 units of the BQM-167 Skeeter.