Geran-2 vs Shahed 238

Overview

The Geran-2 and the Shahed 238 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and HESA respectively.

The Shahed 238 reaches 600 km/h — 3.2x the Geran-2's 185 km/h.

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 turbojet-powered one-way attack drone, unveiled in the early 2020s, utilized for high-speed precision strikes and suppression of enemy air defenses.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 September 2023
Year introduced 2023
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wingspan 2.5 m
Length 3.5 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,500 km
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg
Wingspan -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 600 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Max. takeoff weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Shahed 238?
The Shahed 238 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Shahed 238?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahed 238's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Shahed 238?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Shahed 238's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Shahed 238?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Shahed 238's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Shahed 238?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 1 years before the Shahed 238 which entered service in 2023.