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Geran-2 vs Kronshtadt Orion

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Specifications
Geran-2 Kronshtadt Orion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Kronshtadt
First flight -- 1 January 2016
Year introduced 2022 2020
Number produced 26000 units 48 units
Average unit price $30K --
Wingspan 2.5 m 16.0 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 3.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,440 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 1,150 kg
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Overview

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

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 200 km/h for the Kronshtadt Orion. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,440 km for the Kronshtadt Orion. At 1,150 kg MTOW, the Kronshtadt Orion is 4.8x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 48 for the Kronshtadt Orion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,150 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.