Geran-2 vs Hermes 900
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Hermes 900 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Elbit respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 220 km/h for the Hermes 900. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Hermes 900. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the Hermes 900 is 5.8x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 200 for the Hermes 900. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $6.8M for the Hermes 900.
| 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 larger MALE drone, widely used around the world for reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | 9 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $6.8 million |
| 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 | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 160 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Hermes 900's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 is more expensive at approximately $6.8 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Hermes 900 entered service first in 2012, 10 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Hermes 900?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 200 units of the Hermes 900.