Geran-2 vs XQ-58 Valkyrie
Overview
The Geran-2 and the XQ-58 Valkyrie are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Kratos respectively.
The XQ-58 Valkyrie reaches 1,048 km/h — 5.7x the Geran-2's 185 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 5,600 km for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. At 2,722 kg MTOW, the XQ-58 Valkyrie is 11:1 the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $4M for the XQ-58 Valkyrie.
| 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 experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the late 2010s, designed to serve as a loyal wingman for manned fighter aircraft. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Kratos |
| First flight | 5 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $4 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1048 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,722 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,134 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 863 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a longer range at 5,600 km compared to the Geran-2's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,722 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or XQ-58 Valkyrie?
The XQ-58 Valkyrie is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.