Bayraktar TB3 vs Orlan-10
The Bayraktar TB3 and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and Special Technology Center respectively. The Bayraktar TB3 reaches 300 km/h — 2.0x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Bayraktar TB3 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar TB3 is 91:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The Orlan-10 first flew 12 years before the Bayraktar TB3 (2011 vs 2023).
| Turkish carrier-based medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2020s, designed for short-range take-off and landing from drone carriers. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 27 October 2023 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m |
| Length | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar TB3 or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar TB3 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar TB3 or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar TB3 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar TB3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Bayraktar TB3's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar TB3 or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar TB3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar TB3 or Orlan-10?
The Bayraktar TB3 is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar TB3 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 14 years before the Bayraktar TB3 which entered service in 2025.