Geran-2 vs Wing Loong II
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and CAIG / CASC respectively.
The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.0x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 18:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $2M for the Wing Loong II.
| 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 unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,500 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 185 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 4 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Wing Loong II?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.