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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Detailed Comparison
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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.