nEUROn vs Orlan-10
The nEUROn and the Orlan-10 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Dassault Aviation and Special Technology Center respectively. The nEUROn reaches 980 km/h — 6.5x the Orlan-10's 150 km/h. The nEUROn has an operational range of 1,852 km vs 110 km for the Orlan-10. The nEUROn operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 5,000 m for the Orlan-10. At 7,000 kg MTOW, the nEUROn is 438:1 the Orlan-10's 16 kg. The nEUROn has been produced in 1 units vs 1,000 for the Orlan-10. Unit cost is $28M for the nEUROn vs $0.05M for the Orlan-10. The Orlan-10 first flew 1 years before the nEUROn (2011 vs 2012).
| European experimental stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century for testing autonomous combat technologies in high-threat zones. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| First flight | 1 December 2012 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| 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 |
| Wingspan | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 40 kN ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The nEUROn is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The nEUROn has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the Orlan-10's 110 km.
Which can fly higher, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The nEUROn has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Orlan-10's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The nEUROn has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Orlan-10's 16 kg.
Which is larger, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The nEUROn is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the Orlan-10's 2.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The nEUROn is more expensive at approximately $28 million per unit compared to the Orlan-10 at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the nEUROn or Orlan-10?
The Orlan-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the nEUROn.