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Korsar vs Kronshtadt Orion

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Specifications
Korsar Kronshtadt Orion
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Luch Kronshtadt
First flight 1 January 2015 1 January 2016
Year introduced 2018 2020
Number produced N/A 48 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 6.5 m 16.0 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length 4.2 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 250 km 1,440 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m 7,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 400 kg 1,150 kg
Empty weight 200 kg -- kg
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Overview

The Korsar and the Kronshtadt Orion are both Military Drones, manufactured by Luch and Kronshtadt respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Korsar vs 200 km/h for the Kronshtadt Orion. The Korsar has an operational range of 250 km vs 1,440 km for the Kronshtadt Orion. The Kronshtadt Orion operates at altitudes up to 7,500 m compared to 2,000 m for the Korsar. At 1,150 kg MTOW, the Kronshtadt Orion is 2.9x the Korsar's 400 kg.

The Korsar first flew 1 years before the Kronshtadt Orion (2015 vs 2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Korsar or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Korsar's 150 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Korsar or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a longer range at 1,440 km compared to the Korsar's 250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Korsar or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Korsar's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Korsar or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,150 kg compared to the Korsar's 400 kg.
Which is larger, the Korsar or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Kronshtadt Orion is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Korsar's 4.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Korsar or Kronshtadt Orion?
The Korsar entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.