Geran-2 vs Saegheh
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Saegheh are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Shahed respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 350 km/h for the Saegheh. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,500 km for the Saegheh. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 2.1x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 50 for the Saegheh.
| 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 |
| Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed |
| First flight | 1 November 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 500 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 165 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Saegheh's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Saegheh's 2.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh entered service first in 2016, 6 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Saegheh?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.