Orlan-10 vs RQ-4 Global Hawk
The Orlan-10 and the RQ-4 Global Hawk are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and Northrop Grumman respectively. The RQ-4 Global Hawk reaches 629 km/h — 4.2x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 22,800 km for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The RQ-4 Global Hawk operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 14,628 kg MTOW, the RQ-4 Global Hawk is 914:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 40 for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $131M for the RQ-4 Global Hawk. The RQ-4 Global Hawk first flew 13 years before the Orlan-10 (1998 vs 2011).
| 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 | $0.1 million |
| American HALE drone, widely deployed in the Iraq War and post-9/11 Afghanistan for surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 28 February 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $131 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 629 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 22,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,628 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,620 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 629 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 479 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a longer range at 22,800 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,628 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk is more expensive at approximately $131 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The RQ-4 Global Hawk entered service first in 2001, 10 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or RQ-4 Global Hawk?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 40 units of the RQ-4 Global Hawk.