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Kronshtadt Orion vs MQ-9 Reaper

Kronshtadt Orion vs MQ-9 Reaper at a glance — top speed 200 vs 300 km/h, range 1,440 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,150 vs 4,760 kg, built 48 vs 300 units.

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Specifications
Kronshtadt Orion MQ-9 Reaper
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kronshtadt General Atomics
First flight 1 January 2016 1 February 2001
Year introduced 2020 2007
Number produced 48 units 300 units
Average unit price $6 million $30 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 20.0 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,440 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,223 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Kronshtadt Orion at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper entered service first in 2007, 13 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kronshtadt Orion or MQ-9 Reaper?
The MQ-9 Reaper has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.