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.