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Orlan-10 vs Switchblade 300

Orlan-10 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 150 vs 160 km/h, range 110 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 16 vs 6 kg, built 1,000 vs 4,000 units.

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🇷🇺 Orlan-10
Specifications
Orlan-10 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced 1000 units 4000 units
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m -- m
Length 2.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 110 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 2.5 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.