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Orlan-30 vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
Orlan-30 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STC AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2020 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 3.9 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 150 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 300 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The Orlan-30 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by STC and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 150 km/h for the Orlan-30 vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Orlan-30 has an operational range of 300 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 30 kg MTOW, the Orlan-30 is 5.0x the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Orlan-30 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Orlan-30's 150 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Orlan-30 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-30 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Orlan-30 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-30 has a higher service ceiling at 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Orlan-30 or Switchblade 300?
The Orlan-30 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Orlan-30 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Orlan-30's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Orlan-30 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the Orlan-30 which entered service in 2020.