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Geran-5 vs Shahed-101

Geran-5 vs Shahed-101 at a glance — top speed 600 vs 200 km/h, range 1,000 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 850 vs 45 kg.

Specifications
Geran-5 Shahed-101
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol HESA
First flight -- 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2026 2024
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.5 m 3.0 m
Length 6.0 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 900 km
Service ceiling -- m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 850 kg 45 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-5 or Shahed-101?
The Geran-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Shahed-101's 200 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-5 or Shahed-101?
The Geran-5 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Shahed-101's 900 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-5 or Shahed-101?
The Geran-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 850 kg compared to the Shahed-101's 45 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-5 or Shahed-101?
The Geran-5 is longer at 6.0 meters compared to the Shahed-101's 2.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-5 or Shahed-101?
The Shahed-101 entered service first in 2024, 2 years before the Geran-5 which entered service in 2026.