Geran-2 vs MQ-4 Triton
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 — 3.3x 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.
| 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 surveillance aircraft, known for deployments in persistent maritime ISR missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 22 May 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 30 units |
| Average unit price | $180 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 610 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,781 kg |
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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.