Geran-2 vs MQ-8 Fire Scout
Overview
The Geran-2 and the MQ-8 Fire Scout are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 200 km for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the MQ-8 Fire Scout is 6.0x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 40 for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $18M for the MQ-8 Fire Scout.
| 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 |
| US unmanned helicopter drone, utilized predominantly in reconnaissance and target acquisition in Afghanistan and Libya war zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 230 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 940 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the MQ-8 Fire Scout's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or MQ-8 Fire Scout?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout 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-8 Fire Scout?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.