Orlan-10 vs ScanEagle

Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war.
Picture of Orlan-10
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 unmanned vehicle, operational since 2005, notable for surveillance in military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Boeing Insitu
First flight 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wingspan 3.1 m â—‰
Length 2.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 150 km/h â—‰
Operational range 110 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Wingspan 3.1 m â—‰
Length 1.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 148 km/h â—‰
Operational range 100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,944 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or ScanEagle?
Both the Orlan-10 and ScanEagle have been produced in equal numbers with 1,000 units each.