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MQ-1 Predator vs Orlan-10

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Specifications
MQ-1 Predator Orlan-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics Special Technology Center
First flight 3 July 1994 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1995 2011
Number produced 360 units 1000 units
Average unit price $4 million $50K
Wingspan 14.8 m 3.1 m
Length 8.2 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 217 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 1,250 km 110 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,020 kg 16 kg
Empty weight 512 kg 9 kg
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Overview

The MQ-1 Predator and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and Special Technology Center respectively.

Top speed is 217 km/h for the MQ-1 Predator vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The MQ-1 Predator has an operational range of 1,250 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The MQ-1 Predator operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 1,020 kg MTOW, the MQ-1 Predator is 64:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The MQ-1 Predator has been produced in 360 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $4M for the MQ-1 Predator vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The MQ-1 Predator first flew 17 years before the Orlan-10 (1994 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator is faster with a maximum speed of 217 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,020 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The MQ-1 Predator entered service first in 1995, 16 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1 Predator or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 360 units of the MQ-1 Predator.