Geran-2 vs Shahed 131
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Shahed 131 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 131. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 900 km for the Shahed 131.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.02M for the Shahed 131.
| 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-made one-way attack drone, developed in the early 21st century, used for precision strikes against infrastructure and military targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $20K |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 900 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 38 hp ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Shahed 131?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahed 131's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Shahed 131?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Shahed 131's 135 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Shahed 131?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Shahed 131's 2.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Shahed 131?
The Geran-2 is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the Shahed 131 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Shahed 131?
The Shahed 131 entered service first in 2022, 0 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.