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Orbiter vs Switchblade 300

Orbiter vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 130 vs 160 km/h, range 100 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 28 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Orbiter Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wingspan 4.2 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 100 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 28 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orbiter or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Orbiter's 130 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orbiter or Switchblade 300?
The Orbiter has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orbiter or Switchblade 300?
The Orbiter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orbiter or Switchblade 300?
The Orbiter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Orbiter or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Orbiter's 0.0 meters.