Geran-2 vs GJ-11 Sharp Sword
Overview
The Geran-2 and the GJ-11 Sharp Sword are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Hongdu respectively.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 5.4x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 4,000 km for the GJ-11 Sharp Sword.
| 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 |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 815 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or GJ-11 Sharp Sword?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.