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A900 vs Switchblade 300

A900 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 100 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 25 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
A900 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Alpha Unmanned Systems AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $300K --
Wingspan 2.1 m -- m
Length 1.8 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 100 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 25 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A900 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the A900's 100 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A900 or Switchblade 300?
The A900 has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the A900 or Switchblade 300?
The A900 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the A900 or Switchblade 300?
The A900 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the A900 or Switchblade 300?
The A900 is longer at 1.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the A900 or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the A900 which entered service in 2021.