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Lakshya vs Orlan-10

Lakshya vs Orlan-10 at a glance — top speed 858 vs 150 km/h, range 150 vs 110 km, max takeoff weight 705 vs 16 kg, built 23 vs 1,000 units.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Lakshya Orlan-10
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO STC
First flight 1 December 1985 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2000 2011
Number produced 23 units 1000 units
Average unit price $450K $50K
Wing area 2.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 5.0 m 3.1 m
Length 2.4 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 150 km 110 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 705 kg 16 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 380 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 708 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 705 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Lakshya entered service first in 2000, 11 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lakshya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 23 units of the Lakshya.