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Orlan-10 vs RQ-20 Puma

Orlan-10 vs RQ-20 Puma at a glance — top speed 150 vs 83 km/h, range 110 vs 15 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 6 kg, built 1,000 vs 1,000 units.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Orlan-10 RQ-20 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2007
Year introduced 2011 2008
Number produced 1000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $50K $250K
Wingspan 3.1 m 2.8 m
Length 2.0 m 1.4 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 83 km/h
Operational range 110 km 15 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 83 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 15 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the RQ-20 Puma's 1.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma 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-20 Puma?
The RQ-20 Puma entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or RQ-20 Puma?
Both the Orlan-10 and RQ-20 Puma have been produced in equal numbers with 1,000 units each.