Geran-2 vs Wing Loong I
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Wing Loong I are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Chengdu respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 280 km/h for the Wing Loong I. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 4,000 km for the Wing Loong I. At 1,100 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong I is 4.6x the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 60 for the Wing Loong I. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $1M for the Wing Loong I.
| 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 medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, extensively utilized for surveillance and aerial reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 1 January 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,100 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 75 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong I?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.