Geran-2 vs IAI Harpy

Overview

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

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 200 km for the IAI Harpy.

Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $55M for the IAI Harpy.

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 loitering munition, developed in the late 1980s, designed for the suppression of enemy air defenses by attacking radar systems.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 1 January 1989
Year introduced 1989
Number produced N/A
Average unit price $55 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
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 2.1 m
Length 2.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 200 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the IAI Harpy's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the IAI Harpy's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the IAI Harpy's 2.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or IAI Harpy?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 33 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.