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AQ-400 Scythe vs Switchblade 300

AQ-400 Scythe vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 200 vs 160 km/h, range 750 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 100 vs 6 kg.

Terminal Autonomy AQ-400 Scythe military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇦 AQ-400 Scythe
Specifications
AQ-400 Scythe Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Terminal Autonomy AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2023 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2023 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $15K --
Wingspan 2.3 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 750 km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 100 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AQ-400 Scythe or Switchblade 300?
The AQ-400 Scythe is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AQ-400 Scythe or Switchblade 300?
The AQ-400 Scythe has a longer range at 750 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the AQ-400 Scythe or Switchblade 300?
The AQ-400 Scythe 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 AQ-400 Scythe or Switchblade 300?
The AQ-400 Scythe has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 100 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the AQ-400 Scythe or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the AQ-400 Scythe's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AQ-400 Scythe or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 12 years before the AQ-400 Scythe which entered service in 2023.