Geran-2 vs Kronshtadt Orion
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Kronshtadt Orion are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Kronstadt Group 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.
| 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 |
| Russian unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, utilized for reconnaissance and strike missions in modern conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Kronstadt Group |
| First flight | 1 January 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 48 units |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,440 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg ◉ |
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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.