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Nishant vs Switchblade 300

Nishant vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 216 vs 160 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 380 vs 6 kg, built 4 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Nishant Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer DRDO AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1995 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1999 2011
Number produced 4 units 4000 units
Average unit price $3.1 million --
Wingspan 6.5 m -- m
Length 4.6 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 216 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 100 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 380 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 41 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Nishant is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Nishant has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Nishant has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Nishant has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 380 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Nishant is longer at 4.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Nishant entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nishant or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 4 units of the Nishant.