Geran-2 vs Tu-123 Yastreb
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Tu-123 Yastreb are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-123 Yastreb reaches 2,700 km/h — 15:1 the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 3,200 km for the Tu-123 Yastreb. At 35,610 kg MTOW, the Tu-123 Yastreb is 148:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 52 for the Tu-123 Yastreb.
| 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 |
| Soviet long-range high-altitude supersonic strategic unmanned reconnaissance drone, introduced in the mid-1960s and used for intelligence gathering over Europe. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 52 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 | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m |
| Length | 27.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 22,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 35,610 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,450 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 98 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is faster with a maximum speed of 2,700 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 2,515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a longer range at 3,200 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher service ceiling at 22,800 meters (74,803 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,610 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb is longer at 27.8 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Tu-123 Yastreb entered service first in 1964, 58 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Tu-123 Yastreb?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 52 units of the Tu-123 Yastreb.