Geran-2 vs Shahed 136
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Shahed 136 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Shahed Aviation Industries respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 185 km/h for the Shahed 136. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 2,500 km for the Shahed 136.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.193M for the Shahed 136.
| 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-designed loitering munition, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized as an autonomous pusher-propelled drone for attacking ground targets. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Shahed Aviation Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $193K |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 37 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 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 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Shahed 136?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Shahed 136's 200 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.