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Geran-5 vs Switchblade 600

Geran-5 vs Switchblade 600 at a glance — top speed 600 vs 185 km/h, range 1,000 vs 80 km, max takeoff weight 850 vs 15 kg.

Specifications
Geran-5 Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IEMZ Kupol AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2026 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.5 m -- m
Length 6.0 m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 80 km
Max. takeoff weight 850 kg 15 kg
Empty weight -- kg 15 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 600?
The Geran-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 600 km/h compared to the Switchblade 600's 185 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 600?
The Geran-5 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Switchblade 600's 80 km.
Which is heavier, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 600?
The Geran-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 850 kg compared to the Switchblade 600's 15 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 600?
The Geran-5 is longer at 6.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 600's 1.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-5 or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 entered service first in 2022, 4 years before the Geran-5 which entered service in 2026.