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Orlan-10 vs Switchblade 600

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Specifications
Orlan-10 Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2011 2022
Number produced 1000 units N/A
Average unit price $50K --
Wingspan 3.1 m -- m
Length 2.0 m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 110 km 80 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 16 kg 15 kg
Empty weight 9 kg 15 kg
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Overview

The Orlan-10 and the Switchblade 600 are both Military Drones, manufactured by STC and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-10 vs 185 km/h for the Switchblade 600. The Orlan-10 has an operational range of 110 km vs 80 km for the Switchblade 600.

The Orlan-10 first flew 8 years before the Switchblade 600 (2011 vs 2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Orlan-10's 150 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 600?
The Orlan-10 has a longer range at 110 km compared to the Switchblade 600's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 600?
The Orlan-10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 600?
The Orlan-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16 kg compared to the Switchblade 600's 15 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 600?
The Orlan-10 is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 600's 1.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-10 or Switchblade 600?
The Orlan-10 entered service first in 2011, 11 years before the Switchblade 600 which entered service in 2022.