Orlan-10 vs Saegheh

Overview

The Orlan-10 and the Saegheh are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and Shahed respectively.

The Saegheh reaches 350 km/h — 2.3x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 1,500 km for the Saegheh. The Saegheh operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 500 kg MTOW, the Saegheh is 31:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 50 for the Saegheh. The Orlan-10 first flew 3 years before the Saegheh (2011 vs 2014).

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
Iranian flying wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the 2010s, used for combat and reconnaissance operations.
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Shahed
First flight 1 November 2014
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 50 units
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
Wingspan 7.3 m
Length 2.7 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 500 kg
Empty weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 500 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Saegheh is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 5 years before the Saegheh which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or Saegheh?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 50 units of the Saegheh.