Geran-2 vs ScanEagle
Overview
The Geran-2 and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Boeing Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 11:1 the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $3M for the ScanEagle.
| 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 unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Insitu |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| 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 | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 1.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 148 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,944 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 17 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or ScanEagle?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the ScanEagle.