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 ◉ |
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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.