Geran-2 vs Molniya
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Molniya are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and Atlant Aero respectively.
The Geran-2 reaches 185 km/h — 2.1x the Molniya's 90 km/h. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 50 km for the Molniya. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 24:1 the Molniya's 10 kg.
Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.00065M for the Molniya.
| 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 short- and medium-range strike loitering drone, introduced in 2024, deployed for striking logistics, rear positions, and equipment clusters beyond the line of contact. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Atlant Aero |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $1K |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 50 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Molniya?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Molniya's 90 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Molniya?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Molniya's 50 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Molniya?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Molniya's 10 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Molniya?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Molniya's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Molniya?
The Geran-2 is more expensive at approximately $0.0 million per unit compared to the Molniya at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Molniya?
The Geran-2 entered service first in 2022, 2 years before the Molniya which entered service in 2024.