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Orbiter vs Switchblade 600

Orbiter vs Switchblade 600 at a glance — top speed 130 vs 185 km/h, range 100 vs 80 km, max takeoff weight 28 vs 15 kg.

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Specifications
Orbiter Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2019
Year introduced -- 2022
Number produced N/A N/A
Average unit price $500K --
Wingspan 4.2 m -- m
Length -- m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 130 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 100 km 80 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 28 kg 15 kg
Empty weight -- kg 15 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orbiter or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orbiter's 130 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orbiter or Switchblade 600?
The Orbiter has a longer range at 100 km compared to the Switchblade 600's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orbiter or Switchblade 600?
The Orbiter has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orbiter or Switchblade 600?
The Orbiter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28 kg compared to the Switchblade 600's 15 kg.
Which is larger, the Orbiter or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is longer at 1.3 meters compared to the Orbiter's 0.0 meters.