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

Performance Radar Chart

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.