Geran-2 vs Patroller
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Patroller are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Safran respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 314 km/h for the Patroller. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 200 km for the Patroller.
| 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 |
| French medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, used for military surveillance and environmental monitoring. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Safran |
| First flight | 1 June 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| 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 | 18.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 314 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Patroller?
The Patroller is faster with a maximum speed of 314 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Patroller?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Patroller's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Patroller?
The Patroller has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Patroller?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Patroller's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Patroller?
The Patroller is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Patroller?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 1 years before the Patroller which entered service in 2023.