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Geran-3 class

Jet-powered one-way attack UAV (class entry) · Russian production of an Iranian-derived design · RU

Class entry for the jet-powered evolution of the Shahed/Geran one-way attack family observed in use since 2024, trading the piston engine of earlier models for a small turbojet and much higher speed. Public figures remain estimates based on wreckage analysis and official reporting.

Specifications

Performance

Geran-3 class — Performance
Specification	Value
Range	1000 km class (public est.)
Max speed	500-600 km/h class (public est.)
Ceiling	9000 m class (public est.)

Geran-3 class — Mass & payload
Specification	Value
Warhead	40-50 kg class (public est.)
MTOW	250-300 kg class (public est.)

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Geran-3 class vs Shahed-136 (Geran-2)

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.

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