Crécerelle vs Geran-2
Overview
The Crécerelle and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Sagem and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
Top speed is 240 km/h for the Crécerelle vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 2.0x the Crécerelle's 120 kg.
| French reconnaissance UAV, developed in the 1990s, deployed in military operations including the Kosovo campaign. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Sagem |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| 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 | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 120 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Crécerelle or Geran-2?
The Crécerelle is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Crécerelle or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Crécerelle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Crécerelle or Geran-2?
The Crécerelle has a higher service ceiling at 3,100 meters (10,170 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Crécerelle or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Crécerelle's 120 kg.
Which is larger, the Crécerelle or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Crécerelle's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Crécerelle or Geran-2?
The Crécerelle entered service first in 1999, 23 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.