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Geran-2 vs PD-2

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Specifications
Geran-2 PD-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol UkrSpecSystems
First flight -- 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2022 2021
Number produced 26000 units 20 units
Average unit price $30K --
Wingspan 2.5 m 5.0 m
Height -- m 1.0 m
Length 3.5 m 2.9 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 55 kg
Empty weight -- kg 45 kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the PD-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and UkrSpecSystems respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 140 km/h for the PD-2. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,300 km for the PD-2. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 4.4x the PD-2's 55 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 20 for the PD-2.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the PD-2's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The PD-2 has a higher service ceiling at 3,800 meters (12,467 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the PD-2's 55 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the PD-2's 2.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The PD-2 entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or PD-2?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 20 units of the PD-2.