Geran-2 vs Gerbera
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Gerbera are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and JSC Alabuga respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 160 km/h for the Gerbera. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 600 km for the Gerbera. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 13:1 the Gerbera's 18 kg.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.01M for the Gerbera.
| 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 |
| Russian multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle designed for kamikaze, reconnaissance, and decoy missions, first deployed in 2024 during the Russo-Ukrainian war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | JSC Alabuga |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10K |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Gerbera?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Gerbera's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Gerbera?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Gerbera's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Gerbera?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Gerbera's 18 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Gerbera?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Gerbera's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Gerbera?
The Geran-2 is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the Gerbera at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Gerbera?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 2 years before the Gerbera which entered service in 2024.