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KUS-FS vs Orlan-10

KUS-FS vs Orlan-10 at a glance — top speed 360 vs 150 km/h, range 500 vs 110 km, max takeoff weight 5,750 vs 16 kg.

STC Orlan-10 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
KUS-FS Orlan-10
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Korean Air STC
First flight 1 January 2012 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2025 2011
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $50K
Wingspan 25.0 m 3.1 m
Height 3.0 m -- m
Length 13.0 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 500 km 110 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,750 kg 16 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUS-FS or Orlan-10?
The KUS-FS is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KUS-FS or Orlan-10?
The KUS-FS has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUS-FS or Orlan-10?
The KUS-FS has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUS-FS or Orlan-10?
The KUS-FS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,750 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the KUS-FS or Orlan-10?
The KUS-FS is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUS-FS or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 14 years before the KUS-FS which entered service in 2025.