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Герань-2
Long-range strike drone (deep-strike) · VKS GROUP. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Platform — air | ×1 | catalogue |
| Subclass | Long-range strike drone (deep-strike) | ×1 | catalogue |
| Function | Attack (engagement) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| Role | Strike | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| Environment | Air — high altitude (>1000 m) | ×1 | catalogue |
| Environment | Air — low altitude (up to 1000 m) | ×1 | catalogue |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| VKS GROUP | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| IEMZ Kupol | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| Almaz-Antey Concern | ×1 | @texBPLA |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| propulsion | ICE (piston internal combustion engine) | ×3 | @RussianArms, @oboronka_channel, @milinfolive |
| Speed | approximately 170–180 km/h | ×1 | @zhivoff |
| Speed | low-speed target | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Speed | 180–200 km/h | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Payload / warhead | warhead weighing 50 kilograms kg | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| Cost | orders of magnitude lower than the cost of a latest-generation IR-seeker surface-to-air or air-to-air missile | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Cost | significantly lower unit cost compared to AGM-88 HARM or Kh-31P | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Cost | 90-100 thousand USD | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| also_known_as | Shahed (standard version) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones2023 |
| comparison_range | flies farther than the "Harpy-A1" | ×1 | @barantchik |
| comparison_speed | slightly faster than the "Harpy-A1" | ×1 | @barantchik |
| drone_ports_count | 11 | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| guidance | optical homing | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| guidance | radio modems | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| guidance | onboard computers for video stream processing | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| guidance full | additional antenna systems | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| guidance | "Kometa-M" CRPA antennas, passive radar sensors, AI image recognition modules | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| launch_installations_count | 3 pcs | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| launch_method | vehicle-assisted launch | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| launchers_deployed | 3 pcs | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| mass_scale_used | more than 600 units | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| modifications | reconnaissance versions | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| modifications | relays | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| modifications | air defense radar hunters | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| modifications full | variant with additional antennas on the wing tips | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| observed_drones | 56 pcs | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| origin | Russian | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| production_volume_estimate | прирост более 30 000 единиц за четыре месяца (бортовые номера Ы58865 → Ы90572) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| propulsion | ICE (internal combustion engine) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| propulsion | strike (non-jet) | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| propulsion_classic | piston engine | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| propulsion_new | jet propulsion (on new variants) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| propulsion_type | piston | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| quantity_at_location | 56 pcs | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| quantity_at_site | 56 units | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| range_note | Dynamic, depends on flight altitude, terrain, relay network density and EW conditions | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| thermal_signature | low thermal contrast | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| warhead_type | shaped-charge cutting munition (KRSN); new shaped charges being tested | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| antenna_usage | The "Kometa-M" antenna was previously used on the "Geran-2" UAV | ×1 | @mil_hub |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Design and propulsion
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power plant | piston ICE | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Propulsor | Propeller/rotor | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Propulsor | Jet thrust | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
Autonomy and connectivity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Onboard AI | Automatic target recognition/selection | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Onboard AI | Automatic target tracking | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Networking | Networked (data exchange) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Control link | Radio link | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Navigation | Inertial (INS) | ×1 | catalogue |
| Navigation | Operator (manual) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Navigation | Optical/visual (SLAM) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Navigation | Satellite (GNSS) | ×1 | catalogue |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Nvidia Jetson Orin | ×3 | @milinfolive, @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms |
| PRH (passive radar homing head) | ×3 | @milinfolive, @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms |
| Machine vision terminal guidance | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Kometa-M | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| internal combustion engines (ICE) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| EW (electronic warfare assets) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| CRPA antennas | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| "Kometa-M" CRPA antenna | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| shaped-charge cutting payload (KRSN) | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
Maturity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | TRL 9 | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
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