Switchblade
Switchblade
Loitering Weapons
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Basic Information
Name
Switchblade
Designation
Switchblade
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Loitering Weapons
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
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.
Ground Specifications
Max Speed
160.0 km/h
Range
40.0 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
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Width
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Height
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Weight
2.5 kg
Related Equipment (2)
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