Geran-2 vs Shahpar-II

Overview

The Geran-2 and the Shahpar-II are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and GIDS respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 220 km/h for the Shahpar-II. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,500 km for the Shahpar-II. At 1,075 kg MTOW, the Shahpar-II is 4.5x the Geran-2's 240 kg.

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
Pakistani unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, deployed in regional military conflicts.
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer GIDS
First flight --
Year introduced --
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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
Wingspan 9.5 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,075 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Shahpar-II?
The Shahpar-II is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Shahpar-II?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Shahpar-II's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Shahpar-II?
The Shahpar-II has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Shahpar-II?
The Shahpar-II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,075 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Shahpar-II?
The Shahpar-II is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.