Ukraine reveals Russia's new Geran-5 jet drone capable of 600 km/h

According to intelligence data, the drone resembles Iran’s Karrar, with most of its modules identical to components used in other Alabuga-produced Geran drones. Russia is also reportedly considering launching the drone from a Su-25 attack aircraft.

Key characteristics of the Geran-5:

• total takeoff weight: 850 kg;

• cruising speed: 450–600 km/h;

• flight endurance: about 2 hours;

• estimated range: up to 950 km;

• maximum altitude: 6 km (actual recorded use: from 200 m to 3 km).

The drone is powered by a Chinese TELEFLY TF-TJ2000A turbojet engine with a thrust of 200 kgf (1,960 newtons).

What it shares with other Geran drones

The UAV uses components similar to other Geran models, including an FCU flight controller, SADRA/MINSOO inertial navigation system, Kometa-M12 satellite navigation system with a 12-element CRP antenna, Tracker V3 telemetry transmission system based on a Raspberry Pi microcomputer and 3G/LTE modems, as well as an Xingkai Tech XK-F358 MESH modem, among others.

The fuselage skin, wings, and tail assembly are made of carbon fiber, while the load-bearing structure consists of aluminum profiles and steel.

For marking the drones, Russia uses the same experimental E series applied to Geran-2 modifications equipped with R-60 missiles and MANPADS.

Components of the new drone

HUR specialists identified an electronic component base originating from three countries — China, the United States, and Germany. A full list of components, including markings and photos, is available via the provided link.

“The expansion of Russia’s arsenal of strike systems based on Iranian prototypes, as well as the continued use of components manufactured in free-world countries, underscores the need to strengthen efforts to block aggressor states’ access to critical technologies,” HUR said.

New Russian unmanned aerial vehicle the Geran-5 (Photo: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence)

Earlier, HUR released an interactive diagram detailing the structure, components, and electronic base of the Geran-2 UAV of the E series equipped with a man-portable air defense system.

Previously, HUR experts also published a 3D model of the Russian Orion UAV and disclosed information about 43 enterprises involved in its production.