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Orlan-10 vs RQ-101 Night Intruder

Orlan-10 vs RQ-101 Night Intruder at a glance — top speed 150 vs 185 km/h, range 110 vs 200 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 290 kg.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Orlan-10 RQ-101 Night Intruder
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC Korean Air
First flight 1 January 2011 --
Year introduced 2011 2002
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $50K $2 million
Wingspan 3.1 m 6.4 m
Height -- m 1.5 m
Length 2.0 m 4.7 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 110 km 200 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 290 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 39 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-101 Night Intruder's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 290 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is longer at 4.7 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RQ-101 Night Intruder?
The RQ-101 Night Intruder entered service first in 2002, 9 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.