Geran-2 vs Luna

Overview

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

The Geran-2 reaches 185 km/h — 2.6x the Luna's 70 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 65 km for the Luna. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 6.0x the Luna's 40 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
German unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle, introduced in 2000, used for close reconnaissance and transmitting live video data.
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer EMT
First flight --
Year introduced 2000
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg
Wingspan 4.2 m
Length 2.4 m
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 65 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 40 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Luna?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Luna?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Luna's 65 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Luna?
The Luna has a higher service ceiling at 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Luna?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Luna's 40 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Luna?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Luna's 2.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Luna?
The Luna entered service first in 2000, 22 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.