Geran-2 vs IAI Harop

Overview

The Geran-2 and the IAI Harop are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Israel Aerospace Industries respectively.

The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.3x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harop.

Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $10M for the IAI Harop.

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 stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2005
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $10 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 3.0 m
Length 2.5 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h
Operational range 200 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 232 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the IAI Harop's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the IAI Harop's 2.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or IAI Harop?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.