BQM-74 Chukar vs Geran-2
Overview
The BQM-74 Chukar and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The BQM-74 Chukar reaches 972 km/h — 5.3x the Geran-2's 185 km/h.
| American remote-controlled subsonic aerial target drone, developed in the mid-1960s and utilized for gunnery and missile training exercises. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 1 January 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 1.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 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 BQM-74 Chukar or Geran-2?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 787 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or Geran-2?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or Geran-2?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 249 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or Geran-2?
The BQM-74 Chukar is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or Geran-2?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 54 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.