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Black Hornet vs Switchblade 300

Black Hornet vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 21 vs 160 km/h, range 1 vs 10 km, built 12,000 vs 4,000 units.

Specifications
Black Hornet Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Teledyne FLIR AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced 12000 units 4000 units
Average unit price $195K --
Length 0.2 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 21 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 1 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Black Hornet or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Black Hornet's 21 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Black Hornet or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Black Hornet's 1 km.
Which is heavier, the Black Hornet or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the Black Hornet's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Black Hornet or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is longer at 0.5 meters compared to the Black Hornet's 0.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Black Hornet or Switchblade 300?
The Black Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the Switchblade 300.