Luna vs Orlan-10

Overview

The Luna and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by EMT and Special Technology Center respectively.

The Orlan-10 reaches 150 km/h — 2.1x the Luna's 70 km/h. The Luna has an operational range of 65 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,500 m for the Luna. At 40 kg MTOW, the Luna is 2.5x the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

German unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle, introduced in 2000, used for close reconnaissance and transmitting live video data.
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer EMT
First flight --
Year introduced 2000
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Special Technology Center
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2011
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $50K
Wingspan 4.2 m
Length 2.4 m
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 65 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 40 kg
Empty weight -- kg
Wingspan 3.1 m
Length 2.0 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h
Operational range 110 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg
Empty weight 9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Luna or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the Luna's 70 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Luna or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Luna's 65 km.
Which can fly higher, the Luna or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Luna's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Luna or Orlan-10?
The Luna has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 40 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Luna or Orlan-10?
The Luna is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Luna or Orlan-10?
The Luna entered service first in 2000, 11 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.