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.