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.