Orlan-10 vs RQ-20 Puma

Overview

The Orlan-10 and the RQ-20 Puma are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 83 km/h for the RQ-20 Puma. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 15 km for the RQ-20 Puma. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the RQ-20 Puma. At 16 kg MTOW, the Orlan-10 is 2.7x the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1,000 for the RQ-20 Puma. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $0.25M for the RQ-20 Puma. The RQ-20 Puma first flew 4 years before the Orlan-10 (2007 vs 2011).

Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Special Technology Center
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2011
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $50K
American battery-powered, small hand-launched unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $250K
Wingspan 3.1 m β—‰
Length 2.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 150 km/h β—‰
Operational range 110 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9 kg β—‰
Wingspan 2.8 m β—‰
Length 1.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 83 km/h β—‰
Operational range 15 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6 kg β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
Both the Orlan-10 and RQ-20 Puma have been produced in equal numbers with 1,000 units each.