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Kronshtadt Orion vs Wing Loong II

Kronshtadt Orion vs Wing Loong II at a glance — top speed 200 vs 370 km/h, range 1,440 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,150 vs 4,200 kg, built 48 vs 100 units.

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Specifications
Kronshtadt Orion Wing Loong II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Kronshtadt Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2016 1 February 2017
Year introduced 2020 2018
Number produced 48 units 100 units
Average unit price $6 million $2 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 20.5 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 8.0 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,440 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 7,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,500 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 200 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Kronshtadt Orion has a longer range at 1,440 km compared to the Wing Loong II's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Kronshtadt Orion's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Kronshtadt Orion is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the Wing Loong II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the Kronshtadt Orion which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kronshtadt Orion or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 48 units of the Kronshtadt Orion.