Switchblade
Switchblade
Loitering Weapons
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Switchblade
Designation
Switchblade
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Loitering Weapons
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
The Switchblade is a kamikaze drone family developed by AeroVironment to hit a wide range of land and sea targets at ranges of up to 40 kilometers. The drone features real-time video link and GPS-based navigation system in order to hit the intended target with high accuracy and low collateral damage. The Switchblade killer drone is carried folded inside a tube that serves as the launch ramp.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Loitering Weapons
Status
Active
Also Known As
Blackwing
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
AeroVironment
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2011
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
2
Mass — Weight
2.5 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
1,500 foot
Performance — Max Cruising Flight Altitude
500 foot
Performance — Max Range
10 kilometer
Speed — Loiter Speed
100 kph
Speed — Top Speed
160 kph
Time — Flight Endurance
15 minute
Variants
Variant 1
Switchblade 300
Variant 2
Switchblade 600
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004223
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
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