Eurodrone vs Geran-2
Overview
The Eurodrone and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and IEMZ Kupol respectively.
The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 2.7x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 54:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| 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 | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eurodrone or Geran-2?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or Geran-2?
The Eurodrone has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or Geran-2?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or Geran-2?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 6 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.