Orlan-10 vs Wing Loong-10

Overview

The Orlan-10 and the Wing Loong-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and AVIC respectively.

The Wing Loong-10 reaches 620 km/h — 4.1x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Wing Loong-10 operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong-10 is 200:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Orlan-10 first flew 3 years before the Wing Loong-10 (2011 vs 2014).

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
Chinese high-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer AVIC
First flight 1 January 2014
Year introduced 2016
Number produced N/A
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 20.0 m
Height 3.7 m
Length 9.0 m
Maximum speed 620 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10 kN

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong-10?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Wing Loong-10's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 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 Wing Loong-10?
The Wing Loong-10 is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong-10?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 5 years before the Wing Loong-10 which entered service in 2016.