S-70 Okhotnik vs Switchblade 300
The S-70 Okhotnik and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association and AeroVironment respectively. The S-70 Okhotnik reaches 1,000 km/h — 6.2x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The S-70 Okhotnik has an operational range of 6,000 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 25,000 kg MTOW, the S-70 Okhotnik is 4167:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg. The S-70 Okhotnik has been produced in 2 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the S-70 Okhotnik (2011 vs 2019).
| Russian stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, intended for reconnaissance and strike missions under the control of fifth-generation fighter pilots. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association |
| First flight | 3 August 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2024 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $11.5 million |
| 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 | 20.0 m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 25,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 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 S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The S-70 Okhotnik is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 840 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a longer range at 6,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The S-70 Okhotnik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the S-70 Okhotnik's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the S-70 Okhotnik which entered service in 2024.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the S-70 Okhotnik or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 2 units of the S-70 Okhotnik.