BQM-74 Chukar vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The BQM-74 Chukar and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Northrop and AeroVironment respectively.
The BQM-74 Chukar reaches 972 km/h — 6.1x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. At 249 kg MTOW, the BQM-74 Chukar is 42:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The BQM-74 Chukar first flew 46 years before the Switchblade 300 (1965 vs 2011).
| American remote-controlled subsonic aerial target drone, developed in the mid-1960s and utilized for gunnery and missile training exercises. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 1 January 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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 | 1.8 m |
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Length | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 972 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 249 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 123 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1 kN ◉ |
| 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-74 Chukar or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-74 Chukar is faster with a maximum speed of 972 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 812 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BQM-74 Chukar or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the BQM-74 Chukar's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BQM-74 Chukar or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BQM-74 Chukar or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-74 Chukar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 249 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the BQM-74 Chukar or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-74 Chukar is longer at 3.9 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the BQM-74 Chukar or Switchblade 300?
The BQM-74 Chukar entered service first in 1968, 43 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.