Geran-2 vs UJ-22 Airborne
Overview
The Geran-2 and the UJ-22 Airborne are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and UkrJet respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 160 km/h for the UJ-22 Airborne. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 800 km for the UJ-22 Airborne. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 2.8x the UJ-22 Airborne's 85 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 |
| Ukrainian multirole reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, extensively deployed for long-range strike and reconnaissance operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | UkrJet |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| 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 | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 85 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or UJ-22 Airborne?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the UJ-22 Airborne's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or UJ-22 Airborne?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the UJ-22 Airborne's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or UJ-22 Airborne?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the UJ-22 Airborne's 85 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or UJ-22 Airborne?
The UJ-22 Airborne entered service first in 2022, 0 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.