IAI Harpy vs Orlan-10
Overview
The IAI Harpy and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and Special Technology Center respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The IAI Harpy 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 4,572 m for the IAI Harpy. At 135 kg MTOW, the IAI Harpy is 8.4x the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Unit cost is $55M for the IAI Harpy vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The IAI Harpy first flew 22 years before the Orlan-10 (1989 vs 2011).
| Israeli loitering munition, developed in the late 1980s, designed for the suppression of enemy air defenses by attacking radar systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $55 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 | 2.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 28 kW ◉ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harpy 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 IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the IAI Harpy's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harpy is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or Orlan-10?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 22 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.