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Korsar vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
Korsar Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Luch AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2015 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2018 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 6.5 m -- m
Length 4.2 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 250 km 10 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 400 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 200 kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The Korsar and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Luch and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Korsar vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Korsar has an operational range of 250 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 400 kg MTOW, the Korsar is 67:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The Switchblade 300 first flew 4 years before the Korsar (2011 vs 2015).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Korsar or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Korsar's 150 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Korsar or Switchblade 300?
The Korsar has a longer range at 250 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Korsar or Switchblade 300?
The Korsar has a higher service ceiling at 2,000 meters (6,561 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Korsar or Switchblade 300?
The Korsar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 400 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Korsar or Switchblade 300?
The Korsar is longer at 4.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Korsar or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the Korsar which entered service in 2018.