Switchblade 300
Switchblade 300
Loitering Weapons
Basic Information
Name
Switchblade 300
Designation
Switchblade 300
Alternate Designation
Blackwing
Equipment Type
Loitering Weapons
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Date of Introduction
2011
Description
The Switchblade 300 is the initial variant of the Switchblade killer drone family and was introduced in 2011. Weighing 2.5 kilograms it has a maximum range of up to 10 kilometers staying airborne for 15 minutes. The weapon is intended against light armored vehicles and manpower. The Blackwing is an unarmed variant released in 2015 in order to conduct reconnaissance missions.
Ground Specifications
Crew
0
Max Speed
160.0 km/h
Range
10.0 km
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
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
2.5 kg
Operators (7)
United States
United Kingdom
Ukraine
Sweden
Australia
Lithuania
Romania
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