Geran-2 vs Heron
Overview
The Geran-2 and the 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 Heron. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Heron. At 1,270 kg MTOW, the Heron is 5.3x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $9.5M for the Heron.
| 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 MALE unmanned aerial vehicle, utilized globally since 1994 for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $9.5 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 207 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,270 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Heron?
The 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 Heron?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Heron's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Heron?
The 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 Heron?
The 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 Heron?
The Heron is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Heron?
The 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 Heron?
The Heron entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.