Orlan-10 vs Skylark

Overview

The Orlan-10 and the Skylark are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and Elbit respectively.

The Orlan-10 reaches 150 km/h — 2.0x the Skylark's 74 km/h. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 40 km for the Skylark. The Orlan-10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,900 m for the Skylark. At 16 kg MTOW, the Orlan-10 is 3.2x the Skylark's 5 kg.

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 $50K
Israeli miniature unmanned aerial system, introduced in 2008, designed for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance and deployed in global military operations.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit
First flight --
Year introduced 2008
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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 2.4 m
Length 2.2 m
Maximum speed 74 km/h
Operational range 40 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5 kg
Empty weight -- kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Skylark?
The Orlan-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 150 km/h compared to the Skylark's 74 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Skylark?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Skylark's 40 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Skylark?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Skylark's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Skylark?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the Skylark's 5 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Skylark?
The Skylark is longer at 2.2 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Skylark?
The Skylark entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.