Ababil-3 vs Orlan-10

Overview

The Ababil-3 and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by HESA and Special Technology Center respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Ababil-3 vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Ababil-3 has an operational range of 100 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Ababil-3 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10.

The Ababil-3 has been produced in 217 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. The Ababil-3 first flew 5 years before the Orlan-10 (2006 vs 2011).

Iranian multirole tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in the 2000s, primarily utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA
First flight 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 217 units
Average unit price --
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 $50K
Wingspan 7.0 m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 200 km/h
Operational range 100 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Ababil-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Ababil-3's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Ababil-3's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the Ababil-3's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the Ababil-3's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Ababil-3 entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ababil-3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 217 units of the Ababil-3.