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.