Geran-2 vs Wing Loong-10

Overview

The Geran-2 and the Wing Loong-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and AVIC respectively.

The Wing Loong-10 reaches 620 km/h — 3.4x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong-10 is 13:1 the Geran-2's 240 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
Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AVIC
First flight 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2016
Number produced N/A
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 20.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10 kN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 435 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong-10?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Wing Loong-10's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 entered service first in 2016, 6 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.