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Geran-5
In the sources: Герань-5
Alabuga SEZ. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Alabuga SEZ | ×1 | @informnapalm |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| propulsion | small turbojet engine housed in the fuselage with a top-mounted air intake (modified variant) | ×8 | @uav_tech, @oko_gora, @oboronka_channel +5 |
| Payload / warhead | about 90 (thermobaric charge) kg | ×7 | @VictoryDrones, @kcpn2014, catalogue +4 |
| Speed | 450–600 (peak estimates up to 800) km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×4 | @VictoryDrones, @barantchik, @warhistoryalconafter +1 |
| Range | 950–1000 km ≠ sources disagree | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @barantchik, @informnapalm |
| Speed | up to 600 (previous maximum estimate) km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×3 | @barantchik, @kcpn2014, @wargonzo |
| propulsion | jet-powered (jet version of the Shahed) | ×3 | @ShrikeNews, @third_svitova, @milinua |
| Range | up to 1000 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @wargonzo, @kcpn2014 |
| Range | up to 900 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @ShrikeNews, @warhistoryalconafter |
| Speed | faster than other Gerans | ×2 | @ShrikeNews, @DefenderMedia |
| Payload / warhead | carries more explosives than other Gerans | ×2 | @ShrikeNews, @DefenderMedia |
| Dimensions length | 6 m | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, catalogue |
| Dimensions wingspan | 5.5 m | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, catalogue |
| propulsion_type | jet | ×2 | @milinfolive, @oboronka_channel |
| Range | 400 km ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @serhii_flash |
| Speed | approximately 650 km/h | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Speed | 500–600 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @zhivoff |
| Speed | 400–600 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Speed | 700–800 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @barantchik |
| Flight altitude | 780 m | ×1 | @milinua |
| Gross weight | up to 90 kg (warhead) ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @informnapalm |
| Gross weight | 850 (takeoff) kg ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @barantchik |
| Dimensions | 6.5 m (fuselage length) | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| Dimensions | small-sized | ×1 | @milinua |
| Engine | Chinese Telefly TF-TJ2000A turbojet | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| aerodynamic_scheme | conventional aerodynamic layout based on the Iranian Karrar prototype | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| air_intake | air intake in place of the engine (new version) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| backup_navigation | tracker with 3G/4G modems for course correction using cell tower data when satellite signal is lost | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| classification | small cruise missile | ×1 | @milinua |
| classification | effectively a cruise missile | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| communication | MESH modems, signal relayed in a chain between drones | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| deployment_time | ~6 weeks from start of preparation to appearance of main launch infrastructure elements | ×1 | @milinua |
| description | significantly upgraded Russian strike drone, the fastest model in the series | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| description | small cruise missile | ×1 | @VictoryDrones2023 |
| drone_ports_count | 4 | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| engine_type | jet engine | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| ew_resistance | increased EW resistance due to terrain image-based navigation | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| fins | enlarged fins with rudders, extended above and below the fuselage (new version) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| flight_altitude | service ceiling up to 6 km, flights recorded from 200 m | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| guidance | optical/video system with image transmission | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| launch | launch from Su-25 | ×1 | catalogue |
| launch_installations_count | 10 units | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| launch_method | air launch from an Su-25 aircraft in flight | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| launchers_deployed | 10 units | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| modification | relocation of the turbojet engine from an external nacelle to an internal bay | ×1 | @milinua |
| modification | turbojet engine relocated from an external nacelle to an internal bay | ×1 | @VictoryDrones2023 |
| navigation_system | Susanin electro-optical navigation system | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| navigation_system | 12-channel Kometa-M12 system with CRPA antenna | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| network | MESH network with signal relayed in a chain between drones | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| observed_drones | 37 units | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| payload_capability | modems for inter-drone communication + video recording of target strikes | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| payload_sensor | video camera for real-time recording of target strikes | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| propulsion | jet engine, housed inside the fuselage (new version) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| propulsion | jet-powered (jet engine) | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| propulsion | jet (turbojet) | ×1 | @oboronka_channel |
| propulsion | jet-powered (jet drone) | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| propulsion | turbojet engine | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| propulsion | jet-powered (jet) | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| propulsion_legacy | jet engine mounted externally on top of the fuselage, in the manner of the V-1 missile (previous variant) | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| quantity_at_location | 37 units | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| quantity_at_site | 37 units | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| quantity_used_july | 13 units | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| role | jet-powered kamikaze drone | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| share_of_attacking_drones | together with Geran-4 up to 50% of attacking drones % | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| share_of_attacks | jet versions already account for 50% of attacking drones (together with Geran-4) % | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| swarm_communication | Xingkai Tech XK-F358 MESH modem for secure communication within the drone swarm | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| thrust | 200 kg | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| turbojet engine | ×4 | @informnapalm, @uav_tech, @kcpn2014 +1 |
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×1 | @wargonzo |
| MESH network | ×2 | @RussianArms, @VictoryDrones |
| Telefly TF-TJ2000A | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @barantchik |
| CRPA antenna | ×2 | @wargonzo, @battle_technic |
| turbojet engine | ×2 | @VictoryDrones2023, @milinua |
| thermal imaging (IR) camera | ×1 | @wargonzo |
| Kometa-M12 | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| Xingkai Tech XK-F358 | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| Shahed-136 | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Susanin | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| Video recording (onboard video channel) | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| modems | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Susanin | ×1 | @VictoryDrones2023 |
| Optical navigation system | ×1 | @VictoryDrones2023 |
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