BQM-167 Skeeter vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The BQM-167 Skeeter and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Composite Engineering and AeroVironment respectively.
The BQM-167 Skeeter reaches 1,100 km/h — 6.9x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. At 930 kg MTOW, the BQM-167 Skeeter is 155:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The BQM-167 Skeeter has been produced in 37 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The BQM-167 Skeeter first flew 7 years before the Switchblade 300 (2004 vs 2011).
| American subscale aerial target drone, developed in the early 2000s, used for weapon systems evaluation and training by the United States Air Force and international partners. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Composite Engineering |
| First flight | 8 December 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 37 units |
| Average unit price | $570K |
| 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 | 3.2 m |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 313 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 449 kgf ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-167 Skeeter 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 BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the BQM-167 Skeeter's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-167 Skeeter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 930 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-167 Skeeter is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-167 Skeeter entered service first in 2008, 3 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BQM-167 Skeeter or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 37 units of the BQM-167 Skeeter.