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Lakshya vs Switchblade 300

Lakshya vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 858 vs 160 km/h, range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 705 vs 6 kg, built 23 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Lakshya Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO AeroVironment
First flight 1 December 1985 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2000 2011
Number produced 23 units 4000 units
Average unit price $450K --
Wing area 2.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 5.0 m -- m
Length 2.4 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 858 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 705 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 380 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Lakshya is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 698 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Lakshya has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Lakshya has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Lakshya has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 705 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Lakshya is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Lakshya entered service first in 2000, 11 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lakshya or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 23 units of the Lakshya.