Bayraktar Akıncı vs Switchblade 300
The Bayraktar Akıncı and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Baykar and AeroVironment respectively. The Bayraktar Akıncı reaches 361 km/h — 2.3x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Bayraktar Akıncı has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 5,500 kg MTOW, the Bayraktar Akıncı is 917:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg. The Bayraktar Akıncı has been produced in 110 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The Switchblade 300 first flew 8 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı (2011 vs 2019).
| Turkish high-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in 2021, utilized for strategic reconnaissance and precision strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Baykar |
| First flight | 6 December 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| 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 | 20.0 m |
| Height | 4.1 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 361 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 340 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is faster with a maximum speed of 361 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 201 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Akıncı has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Akıncı is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Bayraktar Akıncı which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Akıncı or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 110 units of the Bayraktar Akıncı.