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Bird-Eye vs Switchblade 300

Bird-Eye vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — range 150 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 30 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Bird-Eye Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2009 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 4.0 m -- m
Length -- m 0.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 150 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 30 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bird-Eye or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Bird-Eye's 0 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bird-Eye or Switchblade 300?
The Bird-Eye has a longer range at 150 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bird-Eye or Switchblade 300?
The Bird-Eye has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bird-Eye or Switchblade 300?
The Bird-Eye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Bird-Eye or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Bird-Eye's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bird-Eye or Switchblade 300?
The Bird-Eye entered service first in 2009, 2 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.