Switchblade 600
Switchblade 600
Loitering Weapons
Basic Information
Name
Switchblade 600
Designation
Switchblade 600
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Loitering Weapons
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The Switchblade 600 is a heavier variant introduced in 2020 and aimed at taking out armored targets such as infantry fighting vehicles, tanks and field fortifications. The Switchblade 600 has longer range and can stay airborne for up to 40 minutes. It is equipped with an anti-armor warhead or either an anti-personnel effects one. The EO/IR sensor is far more capable than the one of previous versions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
0
Max Speed
190.0 km/h
Range
40.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Loitering Weapons
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
AeroVironment
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2020
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
2
Mass — Weight
15 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
15,000 foot
Performance — Max Cruising Flight Altitude
650 foot
Performance — Max Range
40 kilometer
Speed — Loiter Speed
115 kph
Speed — Top Speed
190 kph
Time — Flight Endurance
40 minute
Time — SetUp Time
10 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
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
15 kg
Operators (6)
United States
Ukraine
Sweden
Lithuania
Romania
Taiwan
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