GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Geran-2 vs Karrar

Change comparison vs
Specifications
Geran-2 Karrar
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol HESA
First flight -- 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2022 2010
Number produced 26000 units N/A
Average unit price $30K --
Wingspan 2.5 m 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m 4.0 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,000 km
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 700 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 4 kN
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

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

The Karrar reaches 900 km/h — 4.9x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Karrar. At 700 kg MTOW, the Karrar is 2.9x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

Related Comparisons
Karrar vs Shahed 238 Karrar vs MQ-9 Reaper Geran-2 vs RQ-11 Raven Geran-2 vs ZALA Lancet Geran-2 vs FP-1 Geran-2 vs Switchblade 300

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Karrar?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 715 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Karrar?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Karrar's 1,000 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Karrar?
The Karrar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 700 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Karrar?
The Karrar is longer at 4.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Karrar?
The Karrar entered service first in 2010, 12 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.