CL-289 vs Geran-2
Overview
The CL-289 and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The CL-289 reaches 740 km/h — 4.0x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The CL-289 has an operational range of 60 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2.
| Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 1 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| 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 | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 156 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 57 kgf ◉ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CL-289 or Geran-2?
The CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 555 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the CL-289's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or Geran-2?
The CL-289 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the CL-289's 156 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or Geran-2?
The CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or Geran-2?
The CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 32 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.