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Orlan-10 vs PD-2

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Specifications
Orlan-10 PD-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC UkrSpecSystems
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2011 2021
Number produced 1000 units 20 units
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m 5.0 m
Height -- m 1.0 m
Length 2.0 m 2.9 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 110 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 55 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 45 kg
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Overview

The Orlan-10 and the PD-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by STC and UkrSpecSystems respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 140 km/h for the PD-2. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 1,300 km for the PD-2. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,800 m for the PD-2. At 55 kg MTOW, the PD-2 is 3.4x the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 20 for the PD-2. The Orlan-10 first flew 8 years before the PD-2 (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the PD-2's 140 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The PD-2 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the PD-2's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The PD-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 55 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The PD-2 is longer at 2.9 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the PD-2 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or PD-2?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 20 units of the PD-2.