Geran-4 Drone

Manufacturer: Alabuga OEZ PPT JAC
Category: Attack & Multirole Drones (UAVs)
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Maximum Speed 350 km/h
Endurance 2.2 hours
Operational Range 770 km
Payload Capacity 50 kg warhead

Defense Systems Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name	Geran-4
Manufacturer	ALABUGA OEZ PPT JSC
Country of Origin	Russia
Type / Role	Jet powered one way attack UAV
First Flight / Introduced	2026, public combat deployment reported in 2026
Status	In operational use
Unit Cost	Not publicly verified

2. Performance

Maximum Speed	350 km/h
Cruise Speed	320 km/h
Operational Range	770 km
Endurance	2.2 hours
Service Ceiling	Up to 4,000 m
Rate of Climb	Not publicly disclosed

3. Dimensions

Length	3.6 m
Wingspan	3.05 m
Height	Not publicly disclosed
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	Up to 450 kg

4. Payload & Armament

Payload Capacity	50 kg warhead
Hardpoints	Not publicly disclosed
Weapons	TBBCH-50, ZBBCH-50, OFBCH-2
Sensors	Camera and other onboard components identified in recovered examples
Avionics	Navigation, communications and anti-jamming systems

5. Propulsion

Engine Type	Turbojet
Engine Power	Telefly LX-WP-160 or TF-TJ2000A identified on recovered systems
Propeller Type	Not applicable

6. Communication & Control

Control Type	Autonomous / remotely supported
Data Link Range	Not publicly disclosed
Navigation	Satellite navigation and onboard navigation systems
Ground Control Station	Not publicly disclosed

7. Operational Use

Primary Users	Russian Armed Forces
Combat Proven	Yes, combat deployment reported in Ukraine in 2026

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 9 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 7 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Higher speed than earlier propeller driven Geran variants
770 km range in the latest published specification
50 kg warhead capacity
Reinforced airframe designed for higher speed maneuvering
Relatively compact design suited to mass production

CONS

One way attack configuration means the drone is not reusable
Limited payload compared with larger strike UAVs
Public performance figures vary between sources and configurations
No verified public unit price is available
Vulnerable to layered air defense and electronic warfare

Geran-4 Jet Powered Strike Drone

The Geran-4 is a Russian jet powered one way attack unmanned aerial vehicle developed for long range strike missions. It represents a major change from earlier propeller driven Geran systems, combining a reinforced airframe with a turbojet engine to increase speed and improve maneuverability.

The system entered Russian combat deployment in Ukraine in 2026. Ukrainian Defence Intelligence identifies ALABUGA OEZ PPT JSC, based in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan, as its manufacturer. The drone is intended for attacks against fixed targets and is designed to operate in environments where conventional propeller driven attack drones face increasingly effective interception.

Manufacturer and Technology

The Geran-4 has a length of approximately 3.6 meters and a wingspan of 3.05 meters. Its reinforced structure is designed to support higher speed and maneuvering loads. Ukrainian intelligence has identified Telefly turbojet engines on recovered examples, including the LX-WP-160 and the higher thrust TF-TJ2000A.

The drone incorporates navigation, communications and electronic components associated with the wider Geran family. Its documented warhead configuration includes a 50 kg payload, with explosive fragmentation, incendiary and thermobaric options identified in Ukrainian intelligence records.

Speed and Range

The latest Ukrainian intelligence specification lists a maximum speed of 350 km/h, cruise speed of 320 km/h, flight time of about 2.2 hours and a range of 770 km. Earlier intelligence reporting cited speeds as high as 500 km/h and shorter ranges depending on configuration, so performance figures should be treated as variant dependent.

Cost and Price

No verified Russian procurement price or production cost for the Geran-4 has been publicly disclosed. Some secondary sources publish estimated prices, but these figures are not supported by an audited procurement contract and should not be treated as confirmed.

Operational Role

The Geran-4 is primarily a one way strike drone intended to deliver an explosive payload against ground targets. Its higher speed compared with earlier Geran variants is intended to complicate interception and support penetration of contested airspace.

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