Orlan-10 vs Switchblade 300
The Orlan-10 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center and AeroVironment respectively. Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 16 kg MTOW, the Orlan-10 is 2.7x the Switchblade 300's 6 kg. The Orlan-10 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300.
| Russian reconnaissance unarmed drone, extensively used in the 2022 Ukraine war. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $50K |
| 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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m |
| Length | 2.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 110 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg |
| 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 | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the Orlan-10 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Orlan-10.