--- title: "HUR Reveals Specifications of Upgraded 'Gerbera-2': Drone with 1,200 km Range and Up to 25 kg Payload" description: "HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published a technical analysis of the upgraded 'Gerbera-2': a drone with a range of up to 1,200 km, a 63-liter fuel tank, and a payload of up to 25 kg, equipped with Chinese electronics." date: 2026-11-02T07:48:05.972Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/hur-reveals-specs-gerbera-2-drone tags: [ukraine-war, drones, gerbera-2, air-defense, russia-ukraine, gur, bpla] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # HUR Reveals Specifications of Upgraded 'Gerbera-2': Drone with 1,200 km Range and Up to 25 kg Payload ![Three Russian Gerbera-2 drones with triangular wings and camouflage on the ground](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/02/gur-raskrylo-harakteristiki-gerbery-2-dron-1200-km/gur-raskrylo-harakteristiki-gerbery-2-dron-1200-km-1.webp) ## Key Points - HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released the characteristics of the upgraded 'Gerbera-2' with a flight range of up to 1,200 km - The new drone has a 3 m wingspan, a 2.6 m length, a 63 L fuel tank, and can carry a payload of up to 25 kg - The device's electronics include a Shenzhen Sinosun mesh modem, a 'Sosiska' unit based on Coke Pi, and a 12-channel 'Kometa' - The two-cylinder two-stroke engine is half of the 'Geran-2' propulsion system localized in Alabuga - Ukrainian air defense, according to RBC-Ukraine, destroys an average of about 60% of 'Geran-4' drones The press service of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published a detailed technical analysis of the upgraded Russian 'Gerbera-2' unmanned aerial vehicle, which, according to the agency, is capable of covering distances of up to 1,200 kilometers and carrying an increased combat payload. This is reported by RBC-Ukraine citing HUR materials. The examined sample, judging by the published photos, is a deployed structure with characteristic triangular wings, camouflaged with vegetation in an open area, which indicates the analysis of a captured or downed apparatus. ### From Decoy to Long-Range Strike Platform Initially, the 'Gerbera' family of drones was developed as decoys designed to overload enemy air defense systems. The early modifications — 'Reconnaissance' and 'Kamikaze' — remained relatively simple and inexpensive devices. However, according to HUR's assessment, over time their internal equipment began to approach the level of significantly more expensive UAVs: mesh modems, gimbal-mounted cameras, and other components previously uncharacteristic of cheap decoys appeared on board. It was this evolutionary path that led to the creation of an enlarged version, which Ukrainian intelligence classifies as 'Gerbera-2'. ### Dimensions, Fuel System, and Engine The new sample has a wingspan of three meters and a fuselage length of 2.6 meters. The key change that ensured the increase in range was a 63-liter fuel tank, allowing the device to cover up to 1,200 kilometers. To maintain aerodynamic stability during maneuvers, the internal volume of the tank is divided into separate sections. Propulsion is provided by a two-cylinder two-stroke engine, which, according to intelligence, is actually half of the 'Geran-2' propulsion system, the production of which was localized at a site in Alabuga. ### Electronics and Optics: A Chinese-American Mix The electronic equipment of the 'Gerbera-2' includes an updated flight controller, a 12-channel 'Kometa' system, a mesh modem manufactured by Shenzhen Sinosun Technology Co., Ltd, and a new 'Sosiska' video processing unit implemented on the basis of the Chinese Coke Pi microcomputer. A dual IP camera fixed on the fuselage above the fuel tank and designed to detect interceptors was recorded on the examined sample. HUR also points to the existence of versions with forward-facing IP cameras and cameras on three-axis gimbals. Based on the combination of components, the agency notes, parts from Chinese and American manufacturers predominate in the new 'Gerbera'. ### Combat Part and Tactical Capabilities The examined sample used a 10 kg OFZBCh-10 high-explosive fragmentation incendiary warhead, supplemented by separate bags with an incendiary mixture. The maximum mass of the warhead that the device is capable of carrying is up to 25 kilograms. Thus, the 'Gerbera-2' is transforming from a cheap decoy into a full-fledged strike platform capable of inflicting incendiary and fragmentation damage at a significant distance from the front line. ### Context: Effectiveness of Ukrainian Air Defense The publication of the new drone's characteristics coincides with data that the Ukrainian air defense system is gradually increasing the interception rate of Russian jet-powered attack UAVs. According to previously published information by RBC-Ukraine, the average destruction rate of 'Geran-4' is approaching 60%. Nevertheless, the appearance of devices with increased range and payload indicates that the Russian side is continuing to modernize its UAV fleet in the direction of expanding the destruction radius and increasing the destructive potential of each individual sortie. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [РФ атакует Украину большими дронами "Гербера-2": в ГУР раскрыли характеристики](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rf-atakue-ukrayinu-velikimi-dronami-gerbera-1793605442.html) - Single source. Data is based on the analysis of a captured/downed sample by HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Specific technical parameters (dimensions, tank volume, engine type, electronic components) are detailed and consistent with each other. The absence of counter-statements from the Russian Federation does not confirm, nor does it refute, the data. ## FAQ ### What is 'Gerbera-2' and how does it differ from earlier versions? 'Gerbera-2' is an enlarged modification of the Russian 'Gerbera' UAV, which was originally created as a decoy to overload air defenses. The new sample has a 3 m wingspan, 2.6 m length, 63 L fuel tank, and a range of up to 1,200 km, whereas the early 'Reconnaissance' and 'Kamikaze' versions were simpler and cheaper. ### What payload can the 'Gerbera-2' carry? The sample examined by HUR features a 10 kg OFZBCh-10 high-explosive fragmentation incendiary warhead and separate bags with an incendiary mixture. The maximum mass of the warhead the device can carry is up to 25 kg. ### What electronic components are used in the 'Gerbera-2'? According to HUR, the onboard equipment includes an updated flight controller, a 12-channel 'Kometa' system, a Shenzhen Sinosun Technology Co., Ltd mesh modem, and a 'Sosiska' video processing unit based on the Chinese Coke Pi microcomputer. A dual IP camera for detecting interceptors was also recorded. ### How effective is Ukrainian air defense against Russian attack drones? According to previously published data by RBC-Ukraine, the average destruction rate of 'Geran-4' by Ukrainian air defense is approaching 60%. Nevertheless, the emergence of upgraded devices with increased range and payload requires continuous improvement of interception systems.