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Kronshtadt Orion vs Wing Loong I

Kronshtadt Orion vs Wing Loong I at a glance — top speed 200 vs 280 km/h, range 1,440 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,150 vs 1,100 kg, built 48 vs 60 units.

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Specifications
Kronshtadt Orion Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kronshtadt Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2016 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2020 2011
Number produced 48 units 60 units
Average unit price $6 million $1 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.0 m
Height 3.0 m 2.8 m
Length 8.0 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 1,440 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg 1,100 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 75 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 200 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher service ceiling at 7,500 meters (24,606 ft) compared to the Wing Loong I's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,150 kg compared to the Wing Loong I's 1,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Kronshtadt Orion is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong I at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I 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 Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.