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Kronshtadt Orion vs Sokol Altius

Kronshtadt Orion vs Sokol Altius at a glance — top speed 200 vs 350 km/h, range 1,440 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,150 vs 6,000 kg, built 48 vs 3 units.

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Specifications
Kronshtadt Orion Sokol Altius
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kronshtadt OKB Sokol
First flight 1 January 2016 20 August 2019
Year introduced 2020 2021
Number produced 48 units 3 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wingspan 16.0 m 28.5 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 1,440 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg 6,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,000 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 200 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Kronshtadt Orion entered service first in 2020, 1 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kronshtadt Orion or Sokol Altius?
The Kronshtadt Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 48 units compared to 3 units of the Sokol Altius.