Geran-2 vs MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Overview
The Geran-2 and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and General Atomics respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 370 km for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle is 6.8x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 204 for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.
| 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 |
| American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 204 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,318 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 123 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MQ-1C Gray Eagle's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 13 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or MQ-1C Gray Eagle?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.