Orlan-10 vs Wing Loong II
The Orlan-10 and the Wing Loong II are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and CAIG / CASC respectively. The Wing Loong II reaches 370 km/h — 2.5x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 1,000 km for the Wing Loong II. The Wing Loong II operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 4,200 kg MTOW, the Wing Loong II is 262:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 100 for the Wing Loong II. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $2M for the Wing Loong II. The Orlan-10 first flew 6 years before the Wing Loong II (2011 vs 2017).
| 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 | $0.1 million |
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, prominent in the 21st century, extensively deployed for surveillance and strike operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | CAIG / CASC |
| First flight | 1 February 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 3.1 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 | 20.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,200 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Wing Loong II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the Wing Loong II which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or Wing Loong II?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 100 units of the Wing Loong II.