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Aerostar vs Switchblade 300

Aerostar vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 203 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 220 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Aerostar Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Aeronautics AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2000 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 7.5 m -- m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 4.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 203 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 220 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 100 kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 28 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aerostar or Switchblade 300?
The Aerostar is faster with a maximum speed of 203 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aerostar or Switchblade 300?
The Aerostar has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aerostar or Switchblade 300?
The Aerostar has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aerostar or Switchblade 300?
The Aerostar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 220 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Aerostar or Switchblade 300?
The Aerostar is longer at 4.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aerostar or Switchblade 300?
The Aerostar entered service first in 2000, 11 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.