Bayraktar Akıncı vs Orlan-10
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Special Technology Center respectively. The Bayraktar Akıncı reaches 361 km/h — 2.4x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Bayraktar Akıncı operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 344:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 8 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı (2011 vs 2019).
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 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 | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.