TAI Anka-3 vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The TAI Anka-3 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by TAI and AeroVironment respectively.
The TAI Anka-3 reaches 787 km/h — 4.9x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The TAI Anka-3 has an operational range of 1,075 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 7,250 kg MTOW, the TAI Anka-3 is 1208:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Switchblade 300 first flew 12 years before the TAI Anka-3 (2011 vs 2023).
| Turkish flying-wing stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries for strike, electronic warfare and loyal-wingman missions alongside the KAAN fighter. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | TAI |
| First flight | 28 December 2023 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American man-portable loitering munition, introduced in the early 2010s, used for precision strikes against personnel and light vehicles in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 4000 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m |
| Height | 2.6 m |
| Length | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,075 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the TAI Anka-3 or Switchblade 300?
The TAI Anka-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 627 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TAI Anka-3 or Switchblade 300?
The TAI Anka-3 has a longer range at 1,075 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the TAI Anka-3 or Switchblade 300?
The TAI Anka-3 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the TAI Anka-3 or Switchblade 300?
The TAI Anka-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,250 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the TAI Anka-3 or Switchblade 300?
The TAI Anka-3 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.