Geran-2 vs RQ-21 Blackjack
Overview
The Geran-2 and the RQ-21 Blackjack are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 170 km/h for the RQ-21 Blackjack. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 93 km for the RQ-21 Blackjack. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 3.9x the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
| 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 |
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 170 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 61 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 2.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack entered service first in 2014, 8 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.