IAI Harop vs Orlan-10
The IAI Harop and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and Special Technology Center respectively. The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.8x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the IAI Harop. Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The IAI Harop first flew 6 years before the Orlan-10 (2005 vs 2011).
| Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| 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 | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 3.1 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 |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Harop's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.