Geran-2 vs X-47B
Overview
The Geran-2 and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Northrop Grumman respectively.
The X-47B reaches 1,102 km/h — 6.0x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 3,900 km for the X-47B. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 84:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 2 for the X-47B. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $406.5M for the X-47B.
| 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 |
| American unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrator, developed in the early 21st century for carrier-based operations and semi-autonomous flight. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 4 February 2011 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $406.5 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 88.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1102 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,185 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,080 kg |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 917 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The X-47B is more expensive at approximately $406 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or X-47B?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 2 units of the X-47B.