Geran-2 vs RQ-5 Hunter
Overview
The Geran-2 and the RQ-5 Hunter are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 170 km/h for the RQ-5 Hunter. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 125 km for the RQ-5 Hunter. At 885 kg MTOW, the RQ-5 Hunter is 3.7x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 20 for the RQ-5 Hunter.
| 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 |
| Israeli-designed short-range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the mid-1990s, used for aerial reconnaissance, surveillance, and light precision strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Length | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 125 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 885 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 21 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 170 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the RQ-5 Hunter's 125 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 27 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.