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Aerosonde vs Orlan-10

Aerosonde vs Orlan-10 at a glance — range 150 vs 110 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 16 kg.

Textron Aerosonde military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Aerosonde
STC Orlan-10 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Aerosonde Orlan-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Textron STC
First flight 1 January 1998 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1998 2011
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $50K
Wingspan 2.9 m 3.1 m
Length -- m 2.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 150 km 110 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13 kg 16 kg
Empty weight 8 kg 9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerosonde or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or Orlan-10?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Aerosonde's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the Aerosonde's 13 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or Orlan-10?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.