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Kargu vs Switchblade 600

Kargu vs Switchblade 600 at a glance — top speed 72 vs 185 km/h, range 10 vs 80 km, max takeoff weight 7 vs 15 kg.

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Specifications
Kargu Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STM AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2017 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2020 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 0.6 m -- m
Length 0.6 m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 72 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 10 km 80 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 7 kg 15 kg
Empty weight -- kg 15 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kargu or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Kargu's 72 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kargu or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a longer range at 80 km compared to the Kargu's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kargu or Switchblade 600?
The Kargu has a higher service ceiling at 2,800 meters (9,186 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kargu or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15 kg compared to the Kargu's 7 kg.
Which is larger, the Kargu or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is longer at 1.3 meters compared to the Kargu's 0.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kargu or Switchblade 600?
The Kargu entered service first in 2020, 2 years before the Switchblade 600 which entered service in 2022.