Geran-2 vs TAI Aksungur

Overview

The Geran-2 and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 250 km/h for the TAI Aksungur. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the TAI Aksungur is 14:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur.

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
Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and maritime patrol missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2021
Number produced 12 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
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 24.2 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 12.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg
Empty weight 1,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 80 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or TAI Aksungur?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.