Forpost vs Orlan-10
Overview
The Forpost and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Special Technology Center respectively.
Top speed is 201 km/h for the Forpost vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Forpost operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 450 kg MTOW, the Forpost is 28:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
The Forpost first flew 19 years before the Orlan-10 (1992 vs 2011).
| Israeli reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the 1990s, utilized for surveillance and strike missions by multiple global armed forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| 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 | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 201 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 450 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 35 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 Forpost or Orlan-10?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or Orlan-10?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or Orlan-10?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or Orlan-10?
The Forpost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 450 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or Orlan-10?
The Forpost is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or Orlan-10?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 19 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.