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Orlan-10 vs GEC-Marconi Phoenix

Orlan-10 vs GEC-Marconi Phoenix at a glance — top speed 150 vs 166 km/h, max takeoff weight 16 vs 175 kg.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Orlan-10 GEC-Marconi Phoenix
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC GEC-Marconi
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 1986
Year introduced 2011 1999
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m 5.6 m
Length 2.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 166 km/h
Operational range 110 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 2,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 175 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 19 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix is faster with a maximum speed of 166 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 2,800 meters (9,186 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the GEC-Marconi Phoenix's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or GEC-Marconi Phoenix?
The GEC-Marconi Phoenix entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.