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Orlan-10 vs Shahed-101

Orlan-10 vs Shahed-101 at a glance — top speed 150 vs 200 km/h, range 110 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 45 kg.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Orlan-10 Shahed-101
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC HESA
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2024
Year introduced 2011 2024
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m 3.0 m
Length 2.0 m 2.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 110 km 900 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 45 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-101?
The Shahed-101 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 Shahed-101?
The Shahed-101 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-101?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed-101's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-101?
The Shahed-101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-101?
The Shahed-101 is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-101?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Shahed-101 which entered service in 2024.