AeroVironment SWITCHBLADE 600

In 2020 AeroVironment presented its new Switchblade 600 loitering ammunition, based on its successful Switchblade 300, but heavier, with better performance and that can be launched from mobile land, naval and air platforms. This system was developed for the Army Single Multi-Mission Attack Missile development program and can attack fixed and mobile targets and is capable of destroying armored vehicles, battle tanks and bunkers.

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Country of origin

United States

Builder

AeroVironment

Type

Unmanned aerial system (loitering munition)

Entered service

2022

System weight

22.7 kg

Dimensions (length x wingspan x height)

1.30 x 0.15 (diameter) meters

Power plant

1 x electric motor

Speed

Max. 185 km/h (terminal) – Cruise 113 km/h

Ceiling, (maximum)

200 meters

Combat radius

40 km (90km with repeater antenna)

Guidance system

GPS

Warhead, (explosive charge)

Weight: 15 kg – Type: high eplosive anti-tank (HEAT) tandem charge

Production

Several thousands