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Shahed-136 (Geran-2)

One-way attack UAVIn serviceFielded 2021Pending verification

Also known as: Geran-2

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Shahed-136 (Geran-2)
Photo: Idmental · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeOne-way attack UAV
Alternative designationsGeran-2
Date of introduction2021
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerIran Aircraft Manufacturing Company (HESA)Med[1]
CrewUnmannedMed[1]
GuidanceGNSS, INSMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length3.5 m11 ftMed[1]
Wingspan2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Max takeoff weight240 kg529 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
EngineMD550 piston engineMed[1]
Speed250–300 km/h155–186 mph · 135–162 ktMed[1]
Cruise speed185 km/hMed[1]
Service ceiling5,000 m16,404 ftMed[1]
Range1,000–2,500 km621–1,553 mi · 540–1,350 nmi1,000 –2,500 kmMed[1]
Variants
Geran-2 (Geranium-2)Geran-2 (Geranium-2) is the Russian version of the Iranian Shahed 136 that has been used during Russia's war in Ukraine. Reports claim that the Iranian navigation system made from civilian components has been replaced with a Russian manufactured flight…[1]
Summary

The Shahed-136 Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a modern swarming drone developed by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Company (HESA).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. Shahed-136 Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-05-15 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-06 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)