Eurodrone vs Orlan-10
The Eurodrone and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and Special Technology Center respectively. The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 3.3x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Eurodrone operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 812:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| 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 | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 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 Eurodrone or Orlan-10?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or Orlan-10?
The Eurodrone has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eurodrone or Orlan-10?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or Orlan-10?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 17 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.