Orlan-30 vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Orlan-30 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-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.
| Russian reconnaissance and laser-designator unmanned aerial vehicle, introduced in 2020, deployed in military conflicts to direct precision-guided munitions. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 3.9 m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 150 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 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.