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Orlan-10 vs Shahed 136

Orlan-10 vs Shahed 136 at a glance — top speed 150 vs 185 km/h, range 110 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 200 kg, built 1,000 vs 26,000 units.

STC Orlan-10 military drones side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Orlan-10
HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
Specifications
Orlan-10 Shahed 136
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC HESA
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2021
Year introduced 2011 2021
Number produced 1000 units 26000 units
Average unit price $50K $193K
Wingspan 3.1 m 2.5 m
Length 2.0 m 3.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 110 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 200 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 37 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Shahed 136's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Shahed 136 which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or Shahed 136?
The Shahed 136 has been produced in greater numbers with 26,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Orlan-10.