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.