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.