Geran-2 vs Shahed-149 Gaza
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Shahed-149 Gaza are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and HESA respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 340 km/h for the Shahed-149 Gaza. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 7,000 km for the Shahed-149 Gaza. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Shahed-149 Gaza is 13:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 3 for the Shahed-149 Gaza.
| 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 high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2021s, operated for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 3 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 340 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is faster with a maximum speed of 340 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza entered service first in 2022, 0 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.