Orlan-10 vs Tu-143 Reys
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
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| 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 | $0.1 million |
| Soviet unmanned reconnaissance aircraft from 1970s used for tactical reconnaissance missions | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 950 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 2.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg |
| Wingspan | 2.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 950 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Tu-143 Reys by Ukraine Ministry of Defence.