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MQ-8 Fire Scout vs Orlan-10

Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MQ-8 Fire Scout
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Specifications
MQ-8 Fire Scout Orlan-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman STC
First flight 1 January 2002 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2009 2011
Number produced 40 units 1000 units
Average unit price $18 million $50K
Wingspan 9.8 m 3.1 m
Length 7.3 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 230 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 200 km 110 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 16 kg
Empty weight 940 kg 9 kg
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Overview

The MQ-8 Fire Scout and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and STC respectively.

Top speed is 230 km/h for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs 150 km/h for the Orlan-10. The MQ-8 Fire Scout has an operational range of 200 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The MQ-8 Fire Scout operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 1,450 kg MTOW, the MQ-8 Fire Scout is 91:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The MQ-8 Fire Scout has been produced in 40 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $18M for the MQ-8 Fire Scout vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The MQ-8 Fire Scout first flew 9 years before the Orlan-10 (2002 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is faster with a maximum speed of 230 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,450 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is longer at 7.3 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The MQ-8 Fire Scout entered service first in 2009, 2 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-8 Fire Scout or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the MQ-8 Fire Scout.