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Orlan-10 vs RQ-4 Global Hawk

Orlan-10 vs RQ-4 Global Hawk at a glance — top speed 150 vs 629 km/h, range 110 vs 22,800 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 14,628 kg, built 1,000 vs 40 units.

Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Specifications
Orlan-10 RQ-4 Global Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2011 28 February 1998
Year introduced 2011 2001
Number produced 1000 units 40 units
Average unit price $50K $131 million
Wingspan 3.1 m 39.9 m
Length 2.0 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 629 km/h
Operational range 110 km 22,800 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 14,628 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 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.