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Specifications
Orlan-30 ScanEagle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC Insitu
First flight -- 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2020 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wingspan 3.9 m 3.1 m
Length -- m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 300 km 100 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 22 kg
Empty weight -- kg 13 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 1 kW
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Overview

The Orlan-30 and the ScanEagle are both Military Drones, manufactured by STC and Insitu respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-30 vs 148 km/h for the ScanEagle. The Orlan-30 has an operational range of 300 km vs 100 km for the ScanEagle. The ScanEagle operates at altitudes up to 5,944 m compared to 3,500 m for the Orlan-30.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-30 or ScanEagle?
The Orlan-30 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-30 or ScanEagle?
The Orlan-30 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-30 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the Orlan-30's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-30 or ScanEagle?
The Orlan-30 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-30 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle is longer at 1.6 meters compared to the Orlan-30's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-30 or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the Orlan-30 which entered service in 2020.