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Orlan-10 vs RQ-5 Hunter

Orlan-10 vs RQ-5 Hunter at a glance — top speed 150 vs 170 km/h, range 110 vs 125 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 885 kg, built 1,000 vs 20 units.

STC Orlan-10 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Northrop Grumman RQ-5 Hunter military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RQ-5 Hunter
Specifications
Orlan-10 RQ-5 Hunter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC Northrop Grumman
First flight 1 January 2011 --
Year introduced 2011 1995
Number produced 1000 units 20 units
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m 10.6 m
Height -- m 1.9 m
Length 2.0 m 7.0 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 110 km 125 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 885 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 42 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter 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-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a longer range at 125 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 885 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter is longer at 7.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The RQ-5 Hunter entered service first in 1995, 16 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or RQ-5 Hunter?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 20 units of the RQ-5 Hunter.