Geran-2 vs nEUROn
Overview
The Geran-2 and the nEUROn are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Dassault Aviation respectively.
The nEUROn reaches 980 km/h — 5.3x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,852 km for the nEUROn. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the nEUROn is 29:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 1 for the nEUROn. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $28M for the nEUROn.
| 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 |
| European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1 December 2012 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $28 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,900 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 40 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 795 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the nEUROn's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The nEUROn is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or nEUROn?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1 units of the nEUROn.