Geran-2 vs Skylark
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Skylark are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Elbit respectively.
The Geran-2 reaches 185 km/h — 2.5x the Skylark's 74 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 40 km for the Skylark. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 48:1 the Skylark's 5 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 |
| Israeli miniature unmanned aerial system, introduced in 2008, designed for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance and deployed in global military operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Elbit |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| 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 | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 74 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 40 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,900 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Skylark?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Skylark?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Skylark?
The Skylark has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Skylark?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Skylark?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Skylark's 2.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Skylark?
The Skylark entered service first in 2008, 14 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.