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Geran-2 vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
Geran-2 Orlan-10
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol STC
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2022 2011
Number produced 26000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $30K $50K
Wingspan 2.5 m 3.1 m
Length 3.5 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 110 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 240 kg 16 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9 kg
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Overview

The Geran-2 and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and STC respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. At 240 kg MTOW, the Geran-2 is 15:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Geran-2 has been produced in 26,000 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $0.03M for the Geran-2 vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Geran-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Geran-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 240 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Geran-2 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the Geran-2 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Geran-2 or Orlan-10?
The Geran-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Orlan-10.