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Kronshtadt Orion vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
Kronshtadt Orion Orlan-10
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kronshtadt STC
First flight 1 January 2016 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2020 2011
Number produced 48 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $50K
Wingspan 16.0 m 3.1 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 1,440 km 110 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg 16 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9 kg
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Overview

The Kronshtadt Orion and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Kronshtadt and STC respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Kronshtadt Orion vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Kronshtadt Orion has an operational range of 1,440 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Kronshtadt Orion operates at altitudes up to 7,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 1,150 kg MTOW, the Kronshtadt Orion is 72:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Kronshtadt Orion has been produced in 48 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 5 years before the Kronshtadt Orion (2011 vs 2016).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Kronshtadt Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a longer range at 1,440 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,150 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Kronshtadt Orion is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kronshtadt Orion or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.