Aarok vs Orlan-10
The Aarok and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Turgis & Gaillard and Special Technology Center respectively. The Aarok reaches 463 km/h — 3.1x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Aarok has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Aarok operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 5,400 kg MTOW, the Aarok is 338:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The Aarok has been produced in 1 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $7.5M for the Aarok vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 12 years before the Aarok (2011 vs 2023).
| French armed MALE drone, still in prototype stage. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Turgis & Gaillard |
| First flight | 1 January 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $7.5 million |
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| Wingspan | 22.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 463 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 560 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Aarok is faster with a maximum speed of 463 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Aarok has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Aarok has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Aarok has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,400 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Aarok is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Aarok is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aarok or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the Aarok.