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Archytas vs Switchblade 300

Archytas vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 158 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 190 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Archytas Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇬🇷 Greece 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Ucandrone AeroVironment
First flight 1 April 2024 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $300K --
Wingspan 6.4 m -- m
Length 3.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 158 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 8,229 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 190 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 22 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Archytas or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Archytas's 158 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Archytas or Switchblade 300?
The Archytas has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Archytas or Switchblade 300?
The Archytas has a higher service ceiling at 8,229 meters (26,998 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Archytas or Switchblade 300?
The Archytas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Archytas or Switchblade 300?
The Archytas is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Archytas or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Archytas which entered service in 2024.