UAV
Shahed-136 (Geran-2) vs Geran-3 class
The jet-powered Geran-3 class is the direct evolution of the Shahed-136 pattern, trading piston economy for speed and survivability. Comparing the two shows where the one-way attack concept is heading as air defenses adapt.
Geran-3 class
Russian production of an Iranian-derived designRUIn service
Jet-powered one-way attack UAV (class entry)
Specification comparison
| Specification | Shahed-136 (Geran-2) | Geran-3 class |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2000 km class (public est.) | 1000 km class (public est.) |
| Speed | 185 km/h | Not publicly disclosed |
| Ceiling | 4000 m class | 9000 m class (public est.) |
| Warhead mass | 40 kg class | Not publicly disclosed |
| Guidance | GNSS + INS, pre-programmed | Not publicly disclosed |
| Max speed | Not publicly disclosed | 500-600 km/h class (public est.) |
| Warhead | Not publicly disclosed | 40-50 kg class (public est.) |
| MTOW | Not publicly disclosed | 250-300 kg class (public est.) |
| Nav | Not publicly disclosed | GNSS/INS (jam-resistant antenna reported) |
| Terminal | Not publicly disclosed | Coordinate attack |
Values are reproduced exactly as recorded in the DroneZone systems database. Where a figure is absent from the public record, it is marked “Not publicly disclosed” rather than estimated.