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

Performance Radar Chart

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.