Orlan-10 vs RQ-21 Blackjack
Overview
The Orlan-10 and the RQ-21 Blackjack are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and Insitu respectively.
Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 170 km/h for the RQ-21 Blackjack. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 93 km for the RQ-21 Blackjack. The RQ-21 Blackjack operates at altitudes up to 5,900 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 61 kg MTOW, the RQ-21 Blackjack is 3.8x the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
The Orlan-10 first flew 1 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack (2011 vs 2012).
| 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 |
| American tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2010s, used for forward reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by naval and land forces. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| First flight | 28 July 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 93 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,900 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 37 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the RQ-21 Blackjack's 93 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The RQ-21 Blackjack is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RQ-21 Blackjack?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 3 years before the RQ-21 Blackjack which entered service in 2014.