Eitan (Heron TP) vs Switchblade 300
The Eitan (Heron TP) and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively. The Eitan (Heron TP) reaches 407 km/h — 2.5x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The Eitan (Heron TP) has an operational range of 7,400 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 5,670 kg MTOW, the Eitan (Heron TP) is 945:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg. The Eitan (Heron TP) first flew 7 years before the Switchblade 300 (2004 vs 2011).
| Israeli large unmanned combat aerial vehicle, deployed from 2010, known for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat roles globally. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| 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 | 26.0 m |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 407 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,650 kg ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Switchblade 300?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is faster with a maximum speed of 407 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Switchblade 300?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Switchblade 300?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Switchblade 300?
The Eitan (Heron TP) has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Switchblade 300?
The Eitan (Heron TP) is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eitan (Heron TP) or Switchblade 300?
The Eitan (Heron TP) entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.