Orlan-10 vs PD-2
Overview
The Orlan-10 and the PD-2 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center 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).
| 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 |
| Ukrainian multi-purpose unmanned aerial system, developed in the late 2010s, used for aerial reconnaissance and combat operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | UkrSpecSystems |
| First flight | 1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.0 m |
| Length | 2.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 55 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 45 kg ◉ |
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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.