Orlan-10 vs Shahed-149 Gaza
Overview
The Orlan-10 and the Shahed-149 Gaza are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and HESA respectively.
The Shahed-149 Gaza reaches 340 km/h — 2.3x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 7,000 km for the Shahed-149 Gaza. The Shahed-149 Gaza operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Shahed-149 Gaza is 200:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 3 for the Shahed-149 Gaza.
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| 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 | $50K |
| Iranian high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2021s, operated for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | HESA |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 340 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is faster with a maximum speed of 340 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Shahed-149 Gaza is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Shahed-149 Gaza which entered service in 2022.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or Shahed-149 Gaza?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 3 units of the Shahed-149 Gaza.