Geran-2 vs PD-2
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.
| 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 |
| Ukrainian multi-purpose unmanned aerial system, developed in the late 2010s, used for aerial reconnaissance and combat operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | UkrSpecSystems |
| First flight | 1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.0 m |
| Length | 2.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 55 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45 kg |
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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.