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Orlan-10 vs RQ-11 Raven

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Specifications
Orlan-10 RQ-11 Raven
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2011 2003
Number produced 1000 units 19000 units
Average unit price $50K $170K
Wingspan 3.1 m 1.4 m
Length 2.0 m 0.9 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 95 km/h
Operational range 110 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 2 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 1.9 kg
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Overview

The Orlan-10 and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by STC and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 95 km/h for the RQ-11 Raven. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. At 16 kg MTOW, the Orlan-10 is 8.0:1 the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.

The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 19,000 for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $0.05M for the Orlan-10 vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 11 years before the Orlan-10 (2000 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 2 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 19,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Orlan-10.