Geran-2 vs Orlan-30
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Orlan-30 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Special Technology Center 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.
| 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 |
| Russian reconnaissance and laser-designator unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2020, deployed in military conflicts to direct precision-guided munitions. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 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.