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Aerosonde vs Switchblade 300

Aerosonde vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 13 vs 6 kg.

Textron Aerosonde military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Aerosonde
Specifications
Aerosonde Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Textron AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1998 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1998 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 2.9 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 13 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 8 kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerosonde or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Aerosonde's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerosonde or Switchblade 300?
The Aerosonde has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerosonde or Switchblade 300?
The Aerosonde has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerosonde or Switchblade 300?
The Aerosonde has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerosonde or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Aerosonde's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerosonde or Switchblade 300?
The Aerosonde entered service first in 1998, 13 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.