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.