CL-289 vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The CL-289 and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Canadair and AeroVironment respectively.
The CL-289 reaches 740 km/h — 4.6x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The CL-289 has an operational range of 60 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 156 kg MTOW, the CL-289 is 26:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The CL-289 first flew 47 years before the Switchblade 300 (1964 vs 2011).
| Canadian unmanned surveillance drone, developed in the late 20th century, deployed for military reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Canadair |
| First flight | 1 March 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| 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 | 0.9 m |
| Length | 3.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 60 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 156 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 78 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 57 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- 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 CL-289 or Switchblade 300?
The CL-289 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CL-289 or Switchblade 300?
The CL-289 has a longer range at 60 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the CL-289 or Switchblade 300?
The CL-289 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CL-289 or Switchblade 300?
The CL-289 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 156 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the CL-289 or Switchblade 300?
The CL-289 is longer at 3.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CL-289 or Switchblade 300?
The CL-289 entered service first in 1990, 21 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.