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Geran-5 vs Switchblade 300

Geran-5 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 600 vs 160 km/h, range 1,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 850 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Geran-5 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2026 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.5 m -- m
Length 6.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight 850 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 300?
The Geran-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 300?
The Geran-5 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 300?
The Geran-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 850 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 300?
The Geran-5 is longer at 6.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 15 years before the Geran-5 which entered service in 2026.