Molniya vs Orlan-10
Overview
The Molniya and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Atlant Aero and Special Technology Center 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.
| Russian short- and medium-range strike loitering drone, introduced in 2024, deployed for striking logistics, rear positions, and equipment clusters beyond the line of contact. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Atlant Aero |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $1K |
| 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 | 1.5 m ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 50 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10 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 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.