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ASN-209 Silver Eagle vs Switchblade 300

ASN-209 Silver Eagle vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 180 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 320 vs 6 kg, built 12 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
ASN-209 Silver Eagle Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer ASN Technology AeroVironment
First flight 1 June 2011 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced 12 units 4000 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wingspan 7.5 m -- m
Height 1.5 m -- m
Length 4.3 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 320 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 180 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 320 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The ASN-209 Silver Eagle is longer at 4.3 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the ASN-209 Silver Eagle which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASN-209 Silver Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 12 units of the ASN-209 Silver Eagle.