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Geran-2 vs RQ-170 Sentinel

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Specifications
Geran-2 RQ-170 Sentinel
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol Lockheed Martin
First flight -- 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2022 2007
Number produced 26000 units N/A
Average unit price $30K $6 million
Wingspan 2.5 m 20.0 m
Length 3.5 m 4.8 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 2,500 km -- km
Service ceiling -- m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg -- kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the RQ-170 Sentinel are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Lockheed Martin respectively.

Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $6M for the RQ-170 Sentinel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the RQ-170 Sentinel's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is longer at 4.8 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or RQ-170 Sentinel?
The RQ-170 Sentinel entered service first in 2007, 15 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.