Lakshya vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Lakshya and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by DRDO and AeroVironment respectively.
The Lakshya reaches 858 km/h — 5.4x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Lakshya has an operational range of 150 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 705 kg MTOW, the Lakshya is 118:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Lakshya has been produced in 23 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Lakshya first flew 26 years before the Switchblade 300 (1985 vs 2011).
| Indian high-speed target drone system developed in the late 20th century, remotely piloted for aerial reconnaissance and live-fire training. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | DRDO |
| First flight | 1 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 23 units |
| Average unit price | $450K |
| American man-portable loitering munition, introduced in the early 2010s, used for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 4000 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 2.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 5.0 m |
| Length | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 858 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 705 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 380 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 10 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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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.