Geran-2 vs Geran-5
Geran-2 and Geran-5 are not established as the same airframe with different labels. Geran-2 is associated with a propeller-driven Shahed-derived lineage; Geran-5 is reported as a distinct jet-powered strike system with incompletely confirmed specifications.
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Specifications side by side
| Specification | Geran-2 | Geran-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Russian defense industry (Alabuga / IRGC Shahed derivative) | Russian defense industry / Alabuga production network |
| Country of origin | Russia | Russia |
| Mission role | Long-Range Infrastructure Strike / Area Saturation Attack | Long-Range Strike / Air-Defense Saturation |
| Year introduced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Length | 3.5 m | Approximately 6 m (reported) |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m | Approximately 5.5 m (reported) |
| Height | 0.5 m | Not publicly confirmed |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h | Up to approximately 600 km/h (reported) |
| Published range | 2,500 km | Approximately 1,000 km (reported) |
| Endurance | 5 hr | Not publicly confirmed |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m | Not publicly confirmed |
| Payload | 40 kg (warhead) | Approximately 90 kg warhead (reported) |
| Weight | 200 kg | Approximately 850 kg launch weight (reported) |
| Armament | 40 kg unitary fragmentation/blast warhead; one-way attack profile; GPS/INS navigation with possible terrain-following | Integral high-explosive or fragmentation warhead, approximately 90 kg reported |
Figures below come from the linked DroneStrike profiles and retain their configuration qualifiers. Maximum speed, range, endurance and payload are separate published figures, not a single achievable mission configuration. Range is not necessarily combat radius or datalink reach. Missing information is not zero, and a larger figure does not establish combat effectiveness.
The comparison that matters
Retain the explicit reported-status labels on Geran-5 dimensions, range and payload. Do not use a common Geran prefix to infer shared engines, interchangeable components or identical targeting equipment. A model-specific recovered sample or documented observation is more useful than an assumed numerical progression.
Understanding Geran-2
Geran-2 is the Russian designation associated with Shahed-136-derived one-way attack systems. Lineage is important, but local production changes and later configurations mean the labels do not guarantee identical components.
Treat production batches, navigation changes and warhead reports as configuration-specific evidence, not a universal upgrade applied to every airframe.
Understanding Geran-5
Geran-5 is described in current reporting as a distinct jet-powered strike system. It should not be assumed to share the airframe, engine or payload of every aircraft carrying the Geran name.
Reported dimensions, payload and range are not a complete verified manufacturer specification; retain the profile's explicit uncertainty labels.
How to read the specification table
The table compares the named Geran-2 and Geran-5 catalog records, not an artificial combination of every advertised upgrade. Values are reproduced with their existing units and qualifications. Where figures describe different missions or payload types, treat them as context rather than calculating an unsupported performance advantage.
A published maximum is not necessarily achievable alongside every other maximum. Endurance may change with equipment, flight or sea conditions and transit requirements; a range figure may describe a different constraint from datalink reach. Unknown specifications remain unknown. For development programs and limited-disclosure systems, an intended capability must stay distinct from a completed trial or operational service.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Geran-2 and Geran-5?
Geran-2 and Geran-5 are not established as the same airframe with different labels. Geran-2 is associated with a propeller-driven Shahed-derived lineage; Geran-5 is reported as a distinct jet-powered strike system with incompletely confirmed specifications.
Can the headline specifications establish a winner?
No. The mission, actual configuration, supported force and quality of evidence determine what the figures mean. Maximum speed, endurance and payload alone do not establish combat effectiveness, survivability or equal intelligence collection.
Where can I verify the versions and figures used here?
Follow the Geran-2 and Geran-5 profile links for full descriptions, timelines and any listed source references. This guide preserves the catalog's uncertainty labels rather than presenting unpublished or weakly sourced figures as independently verified facts.
Sources and further reading
- Geran-2: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
- Geran-5: full catalog profile, timeline and source notes
Specifications are drawn from the linked catalog profiles. Source dates and aircraft configurations may differ; see the individual profiles for their timelines and qualifications.