Eurodrone vs Switchblade 300
The Eurodrone and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo and AeroVironment respectively. The Eurodrone reaches 500 km/h — 3.1x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Eurodrone is 2167:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
| European medium-altitude long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft system, developed in the early 21st century for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and ground support missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Airbus / Dassault / Leonardo |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2028 |
| 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 |
| Height | 6.0 m |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,000 kg |
| 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 | -- kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eurodrone or Switchblade 300?
The Eurodrone is faster with a maximum speed of 500 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 340 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Eurodrone or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Eurodrone's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Eurodrone or Switchblade 300?
The Eurodrone 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 Eurodrone or Switchblade 300?
The Eurodrone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Eurodrone or Switchblade 300?
The Eurodrone is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Eurodrone or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 17 years before the Eurodrone which entered service in 2028.