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Sokol Altius vs Switchblade 300

Sokol Altius vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 350 vs 160 km/h, range 10,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 6 kg, built 3 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Sokol Altius Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer OKB Sokol AeroVironment
First flight 20 August 2019 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced 3 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 28.5 m -- m
Length 11.6 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 10,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 6,000 kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Sokol Altius is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Sokol Altius has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Sokol Altius has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Sokol Altius has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,000 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Sokol Altius is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Sokol Altius which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sokol Altius or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 3 units of the Sokol Altius.