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.