Geran-2 vs GNAT-750

Overview

The Geran-2 and the GNAT-750 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and General Atomics respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 213 km/h for the GNAT-750. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 2,000 km for the GNAT-750. At 517 kg MTOW, the GNAT-750 is 2.2x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol
First flight --
Year introduced 2022
Number produced 26000 units
Average unit price $30K
American aerial reconnaissance UAV, developed in the late 1980s, used for intelligence gathering and monitoring operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics
First flight 1 January 1989
Year introduced 1993
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 2.5 m β—‰
Height -- m
Length 3.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 β—‰
Wingspan 10.8 m β—‰
Height 0.7 m
Length 5.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 213 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg β—‰
Empty weight 254 kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or GNAT-750?
The GNAT-750 is faster with a maximum speed of 213 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or GNAT-750?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the GNAT-750's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or GNAT-750?
The GNAT-750 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or GNAT-750?
The GNAT-750 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 517 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or GNAT-750?
The GNAT-750 is longer at 5.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or GNAT-750?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 29 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.