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Orlan-10 vs ScanEagle

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Specifications
Orlan-10 ScanEagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC Insitu
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2011 2005
Number produced 1000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $50K $3 million
Wingspan 3.1 m 3.1 m
Length 2.0 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 110 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 22 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
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Overview

The Orlan-10 and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by STC and Insitu respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 1,000 for the ScanEagle. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $3M for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle first flew 11 years before the Orlan-10 (2000 vs 2011).

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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.