Geran-2 vs Shahed 129
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Shahed 129 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 175 km/h for the Shahed 129. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,700 km for the Shahed 129.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 42 for the Shahed 129.
| 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 single-engine medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2013, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision airstrikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | 1 March 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 42 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 | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,300 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Shahed 129's 175 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahed 129's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 has a higher service ceiling at 7,300 meters (23,950 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Shahed 129's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Shahed 129 entered service first in 2013, 9 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Shahed 129?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 42 units of the Shahed 129.