Orlan-10 vs Switchblade 600
Overview
The Orlan-10 and the Switchblade 600 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Special Technology Center 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).
| 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, developed in the early 2020s, used for anti-armour operations and precision strikes. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 3.1 m |
| Length | 2.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 110 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 1.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 80 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 15 kg ◉ |
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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.