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Crécerelle vs Switchblade 300

Crécerelle vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 240 vs 160 km/h, max takeoff weight 120 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Crécerelle Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Sagem AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1999 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 3.3 m -- m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 2.4 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 3,100 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 120 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Crécerelle or Switchblade 300?
The Crécerelle is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Crécerelle or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Crécerelle's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Crécerelle or Switchblade 300?
The Crécerelle has a higher service ceiling at 3,100 meters (10,170 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Crécerelle or Switchblade 300?
The Crécerelle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 120 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Crécerelle or Switchblade 300?
The Crécerelle is longer at 2.4 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Crécerelle or Switchblade 300?
The Crécerelle entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.