Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Orlan-10
The Bayraktar Kızılelma and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Special Technology Center respectively. The Bayraktar Kızılelma reaches 1,100 km/h — 7.3x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has an operational range of 930 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Bayraktar Kızılelma operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Kızılelma is 531:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The Bayraktar Kızılelma has been produced in 7 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 11 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma (2011 vs 2022).
| Turkish jet-powered stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s for carrier-capable and autonomous multirole operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 14 December 2022 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | 7 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 16 kN ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 950 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 14 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 7 units of the Bayraktar Kızılelma.