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Evil Birds Backfire vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
Evil Birds Backfire Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Evil Birds AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $62K --
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 84 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 1,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The Evil Birds Backfire and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Evil Birds and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 84 km/h for the Evil Birds Backfire vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Evil Birds Backfire has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Evil Birds Backfire or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 84 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Evil Birds Backfire or Switchblade 300?
The Evil Birds Backfire has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Evil Birds Backfire or Switchblade 300?
The Evil Birds Backfire has a higher service ceiling at 1,000 meters (3,280 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Evil Birds Backfire or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Evil Birds Backfire or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Evil Birds Backfire's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Evil Birds Backfire or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Evil Birds Backfire which entered service in 2024.