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Orlan-10 vs Wing Loong I

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Specifications
Orlan-10 Wing Loong I
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Special Technology Center Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced 1000 units 60 units
Average unit price $50K $1 million
Wingspan 3.1 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 2.8 m
Length 2.0 m 9.1 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 110 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 1,100 kg
Empty weight 9 kg -- kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 75 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 280 km/h for the Wing Loong I. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 4,000 km for the Wing Loong I. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Wing Loong I. At 1,100 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong I is 69:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 60 for the Wing Loong I. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $1M for the Wing Loong I. The Wing Loong I first flew 2 years before the Orlan-10 (2009 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,100 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is longer at 9.1 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Wing Loong I entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong I?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 60 units of the Wing Loong I.