BZK-005 Giant Eagle vs Geran-2

Overview

The BZK-005 Giant Eagle and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Beihang/Guizhou and IEMZ Kupol respectively.

At 1,250 kg MTOW, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle is 5.2x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has been produced in 116 units vs 26,000 for the Geran-2.

Chinese medium-altitude long-range reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, utilized for maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Beihang/Guizhou
First flight --
Year introduced --
Number produced 116 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 19.0 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 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

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the BZK-005 Giant Eagle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Geran-2?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Geran-2?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Geran-2?
The BZK-005 Giant Eagle is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BZK-005 Giant Eagle or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 116 units of the BZK-005 Giant Eagle.