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Nishant vs Orlan-10

Nishant vs Orlan-10 at a glance — top speed 216 vs 150 km/h, range 100 vs 110 km, max takeoff weight 380 vs 16 kg, built 4 vs 1,000 units.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Nishant Orlan-10
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO STC
First flight 1 January 1995 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1999 2011
Number produced 4 units 1000 units
Average unit price $3.1 million $50K
Wingspan 6.5 m 3.1 m
Length 4.6 m 2.0 m
Maximum speed 216 km/h 150 km/h
Operational range 100 km 110 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 380 kg 16 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9 kg
Total thrust 1 x 41 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Nishant is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Nishant's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Nishant's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Nishant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 380 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Nishant is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Nishant is more expensive at approximately $3.1 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Nishant entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nishant or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 4 units of the Nishant.