Orlan-10 vs RQ-7 Shadow
| 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 |
| American reconnaissance drone, integral to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, recognized for its surveillance and target acquisition roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AAI Corporation |
| First flight | 1 January 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $0.8 million |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 125 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 170 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 86 kg â—‰ |