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Molniya vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
Molniya Orlan-10
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Atlant Aero STC
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2011
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $1K $50K
Wingspan 1.5 m 3.1 m
Length -- m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 90 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 50 km 110 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10 kg 16 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9 kg
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Overview

The Molniya and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Atlant Aero and STC respectively.

Top speed is 90 km/h for the Molniya vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The Molniya has an operational range of 50 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10.

Unit cost is $0.00065M for the Molniya vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the Molniya's 90 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Molniya's 50 km.
Which can fly higher, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Molniya's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the Molniya's 10 kg.
Which is larger, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the Molniya's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the Molniya at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Molniya or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Molniya which entered service in 2024.