Forpost vs Geran-2

Overview

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

Top speed is 201 km/h for the Forpost vs 185 km/h for the Geran-2. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 2,500 km for the Geran-2.

Israeli reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the 1990s, utilized for surveillance and strike missions by multiple global armed forces.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 1 January 1992
Year introduced 1992
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 8.6 m
Height 1.3 m
Length 5.9 m
Maximum speed 201 km/h
Operational range 350 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 450 kg
Total thrust 1 x 35 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 Forpost or Geran-2?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or Geran-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Forpost's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or Geran-2?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or Geran-2?
The Forpost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 450 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or Geran-2?
The Forpost is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or Geran-2?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 30 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.