AeroVironment Switchblade 600 vs ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3
AeroVironment Switchblade 600 and ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 are both uav / drone, compared here on public specifications. The AeroVironment Switchblade 600 leads on max speed (185 vs 110 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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 AeroVironment Switchblade 600
Wins 3/6 |  ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 185 km/h ✓ | 110 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 113 km/h | N/A |
| Range (km) | 40 km | 40 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3,000 m | 5,000 m ✓ |
| Endurance (h) | 0.7 h | 0.8 h ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 4 kg ✓ | 3 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.2 m | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | 27 kg | 12 kg |
| Crew | 0 | 0 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $100,000 | $35,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 1,000 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 2 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, AeroVironment Switchblade 600 and ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3? +
The AeroVironment Switchblade 600 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 185 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The AeroVironment Switchblade 600 has the longest range at 40 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 35,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Is the AeroVironment Switchblade 600 better than the ZALA Aero Group Lancet-3? +
On the public specs we track, the AeroVironment Switchblade 600 leads on 1 of 2 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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