Geran-2 vs MQ-25 Stingray
Overview
The Geran-2 and the MQ-25 Stingray are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Boeing respectively.
The MQ-25 Stingray reaches 620 km/h — 3.4x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 930 km for the MQ-25 Stingray.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 7 for the MQ-25 Stingray.
| 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 unmanned carrier-based aerial refueling tanker, developed in the late 2010s, utilized for extending the combat radius of carrier air wings. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 19 September 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2027 |
| Number produced | 7 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 | 22.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 44 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The MQ-25 Stingray is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The MQ-25 Stingray has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the MQ-25 Stingray's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The MQ-25 Stingray is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 5 years before the MQ-25 Stingray which entered service in 2027.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or MQ-25 Stingray?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 7 units of the MQ-25 Stingray.