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The US-made Switchblade 600 drone was used by the Ukrainian military in the face of the onslaught of the Russian army. Photos/Illustrations
JAKARTA – The United States (US) is known as one of the most advanced combat drone manufacturers in the world. US drones are often used by other countries in conflict. One of them is Ukraine, which is facing the onslaught of Russian troops.
One of the U.S.-made drones that Ukraine has become the mainstay of is the Switchblade 600. On the battlefield, this drone represents the next generation of long-range loitering missiles, providing unprecedented RSTA support and featuring high-precision optics.
As quoted from Avinc.com, the flight endurance of this drone is more than 40 minutes. And, anti-armor warhead to engage larger, hardened targets at greater distances.
An all-in-one man-portable solution, the Switchblade 600 includes everything needed to plan and execute missions successfully and can be up and running in less than 10 minutes.
Equipped with class-leading, high-resolution EO/IR gimbaled sensors and advanced, precision flight controls, the Switchblade 600 empowers warriors with quick and easy deployment via tube launch, and the ability to fly, track, and engage non-line-of-flight aircraft. – sighting targets and armored vehicles with precise lethality without the need for an external ISR or firing assets.
The patented wave-off and recommit capabilities allow the operator to abort a mission at any time and then re-engage the same or other targets multiple times based on the operator’s command.
Whether from a fixed defensive position, a combat vehicle with integrated organic precision fire, or an air-launched application, the Switchblade 600 provides field commanders with a multi-mission loitering missile system capable of multi-domain operations.
Switchblade 600 Drone Specifications
Weight: 15 kg (33 lb)
Length : 130 cm (51 inches)
Diameter: 150 mm (6 in.)
Operational range: 40 km (25 mi) or 40 minutes
Flight altitude: 113 km/h (70 mph) (cruising); 185 km/h (115 mph) (sprint)
Pabrikan: AeroVironment
Produced:2011–present
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