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Geran-2 vs IAI Heron

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Specifications
Geran-2 IAI Heron
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol IAI
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2022 2005
Number produced 26000 units N/A
Average unit price $30K $9.5 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 16.6 m
Length 3.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 207 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 1,270 kg
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Overview

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

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 207 km/h for the IAI Heron. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the IAI Heron. At 1,270 kg MTOW, the IAI Heron is 5.3x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $9.5M for the IAI Heron.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is faster with a maximum speed of 207 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the IAI Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,270 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or IAI Heron?
The IAI Heron entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.