Falco vs Geran-2

Overview

The Falco and the Geran-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Leonardo and IEMZ Kupol respectively.

Top speed is 216 km/h for the Falco vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The Falco has an operational range of 200 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2.

Italian tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, designed for medium-altitude, medium-endurance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Leonardo
First flight 1 December 2003
Year introduced 2007
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 7.2 m
Height 1.8 m
Length 5.3 m
Maximum speed 216 km/h
Operational range 200 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 420 kg
Total thrust 1 x 48 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 Falco or Geran-2?
The Falco is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falco or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Falco's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falco or Geran-2?
The Falco has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falco or Geran-2?
The Falco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 420 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Falco or Geran-2?
The Falco is longer at 5.2 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falco or Geran-2?
The Falco entered service first in 2007, 15 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.