GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Orlan-10

Overview

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and Special Technology Center respectively.

The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 6.7x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10.

The Orlan-10 first flew 2 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword (2011 vs 2013).

Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu
First flight 21 November 2013
Year introduced 2021
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 14.4 m
Height 2.7 m
Length 12.2 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 6,350 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 GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Orlan-10?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Orlan-10?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Orlan-10?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.