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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.

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 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 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 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.