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Geran-2 vs MQ-4 Triton

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Specifications
Geran-2 MQ-4 Triton
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Northrop Grumman
First flight -- 22 May 2013
Year introduced 2022 2013
Number produced 26000 units 30 units
Average unit price $30K $180 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 39.9 m
Length 3.5 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 610 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 15,200 km
Service ceiling -- m 16,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,781 kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the MQ-4 Triton are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Northrop Grumman respectively.

The MQ-4 Triton reaches 610 km/h — 3.3:1 the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 15,200 km for the MQ-4 Triton. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the MQ-4 Triton is 61:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 30 for the MQ-4 Triton. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $180M for the MQ-4 Triton.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is faster with a maximum speed of 610 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 425 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a longer range at 15,200 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher service ceiling at 16,800 meters (55,118 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton is more expensive at approximately $180 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The MQ-4 Triton entered service first in 2013, 9 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or MQ-4 Triton?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 30 units of the MQ-4 Triton.