Orlan-10 vs TAI Aksungur

Overview

The Orlan-10 and the TAI Aksungur are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and Turkish Aerospace Industries respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 250 km/h for the TAI Aksungur. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 6,500 km for the TAI Aksungur. The TAI Aksungur operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 3,300 kg MTOW, the TAI Aksungur is 206:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 12 for the TAI Aksungur. The Orlan-10 first flew 8 years before the TAI Aksungur (2011 vs 2019).

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
Turkish medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 2020s, utilized for long-term surveillance, signals intelligence, and maritime patrol missions.
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries
First flight 20 March 2019
Year introduced 2021
Number produced 12 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
Total thrust 0
Wingspan 24.2 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 12.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,300 kg
Empty weight 1,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 80 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,300 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The TAI Aksungur is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the TAI Aksungur which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or TAI Aksungur?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 12 units of the TAI Aksungur.