Geran-2 vs Karayel
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Karayel are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Vestel respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 150 km/h for the Karayel. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 150 km for the Karayel. At 630 kg MTOW, the Karayel is 2.6x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
| 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 |
| Turkish tactical reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s and deployed for surveillance and precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Vestel |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 6.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 150 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 72 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Karayel?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Karayel's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Karayel?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Karayel's 150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Karayel?
The Karayel has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Karayel?
The Karayel has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 630 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Karayel?
The Karayel is longer at 6.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.