Eleron-3 vs Geran-2
Overview
The Eleron-3 and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by ENICS and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
Top speed is 130 km/h for the Eleron-3 vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The Eleron-3 has an operational range of 60 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 48:1 the Eleron-3's 5 kg.
| Russian reconnaissance UAV, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in military operations in Syria and Ukraine. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | ENICS |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| 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 | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eleron-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Eleron-3's 130 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eleron-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Eleron-3's 60 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eleron-3 or Geran-2?
The Eleron-3 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eleron-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Eleron-3's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Eleron-3 or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Eleron-3's 0.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eleron-3 or Geran-2?
The Eleron-3 entered service first in 2012, 10 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.