Geran-2 vs An-196 Liutyi

Overview

The Geran-2 and the An-196 Liutyi are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Ukroboronprom respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 160 km/h for the An-196 Liutyi. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 2,000 km for the An-196 Liutyi.

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 πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol
First flight --
Year introduced 2022
Number produced 26000 units
Average unit price $30K
Ukrainian one-way attack drone, developed by Ukroboronprom in 2022 as a long-range deep-strike analogue to the Russian Shahed-136.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Ukroboronprom
First flight 1 October 2022
Year introduced 2022
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 2.5 m β—‰
Length 3.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,500 km β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg β—‰
Wingspan 6.7 m β—‰
Length 4.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 160 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 300 kg β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or An-196 Liutyi?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the An-196 Liutyi's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or An-196 Liutyi?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the An-196 Liutyi's 2,000 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or An-196 Liutyi?
The An-196 Liutyi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 300 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or An-196 Liutyi?
The An-196 Liutyi is longer at 4.4 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or An-196 Liutyi?
The An-196 Liutyi entered service first in 2022, 0 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.