Geran-2 vs Harfang

Overview

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

The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Harfang. At 1,250 kg MTOW, the Harfang is 5.2x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 3 for the Harfang.

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
Israeli-designed medium-altitude, long-endurance reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the late 2000s and operated by the French and Moroccan militaries.
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer EADS
First flight 2 June 2003
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 16.6 m
Length 9.3 m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg
Empty weight 657 kg
Total thrust 1 x 86 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Harfang's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Harfang's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Harfang has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Harfang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Harfang is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Harfang entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Harfang?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 3 units of the Harfang.