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Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Switchblade 300

Bayraktar Kızılelma vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 160 km/h, range 930 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 8,500 vs 6 kg, built 7 vs 4,000 units.

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🇹🇷 Bayraktar Kızılelma
Specifications
Bayraktar Kızılelma Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Baykar AeroVironment
First flight 14 December 2022 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2025 2011
Number produced 7 units 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.0 m -- m
Height 3.5 m -- m
Length 14.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 930 km 10 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 8,500 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 4,201 kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 16 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a longer range at 930 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Bayraktar Kızılelma is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 14 years before the Bayraktar Kızılelma which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bayraktar Kızılelma or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 7 units of the Bayraktar Kızılelma.