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Orlan-10 vs IAI Searcher

Orlan-10 vs IAI Searcher at a glance — top speed 150 vs 200 km/h, range 110 vs 350 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 436 kg.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Orlan-10 IAI Searcher
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC IAI
First flight 1 January 2011 --
Year introduced 2011 1992
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $50K $2.5 million
Wingspan 3.1 m 8.6 m
Length 2.0 m 5.9 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 110 km 350 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 436 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 76 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or IAI Searcher?
The IAI Searcher entered service first in 1992, 19 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.