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Geran-2 vs Orlan-30

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Specifications
Geran-2 Orlan-30
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol STC
First flight -- --
Year introduced 2022 2020
Number produced 26000 units N/A
Average unit price $30K --
Wingspan 2.5 m 3.9 m
Length 3.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 300 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 30 kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the Orlan-30 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and STC respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-30. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 300 km for the Orlan-30. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 8.0x the Orlan-30's 30 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Orlan-30?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-30's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Orlan-30?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Orlan-30's 300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Orlan-30?
The Orlan-30 has a higher service ceiling at 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Orlan-30?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Orlan-30's 30 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Orlan-30?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Orlan-30's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Orlan-30?
The Orlan-30 entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.