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Geran-2 vs RQ-20 Puma

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Specifications
Geran-2 RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2022 2008
Number produced 26000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $30K $250K
Wingspan 2.5 m 2.8 m
Length 3.5 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 15 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6 kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and AeroVironment respectively.

The Geran-2 reaches 185 km/h — 2.2x the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 40:1 the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the RQ-20 Puma.