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Orlan-10 vs RUAG Ranger

Orlan-10 vs RUAG Ranger at a glance — top speed 150 vs 220 km/h, range 110 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 285 kg, built 1,000 vs 40 units.

STC Orlan-10 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-10
RUAG Ranger military drones side profile drawing
🇨🇭 RUAG Ranger
Specifications
Orlan-10 RUAG Ranger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC RUAG
First flight 1 January 2011 --
Year introduced 2011 1999
Number produced 1000 units 40 units
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m 5.7 m
Height -- m 1.1 m
Length 2.0 m 4.6 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 110 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 285 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 31 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the RUAG Ranger's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RUAG Ranger's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 285 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The RUAG Ranger entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or RUAG Ranger?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the RUAG Ranger.