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Eurodrone vs Switchblade 300

Eurodrone vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 500 vs 160 km/h, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 6 kg.

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🇩🇪🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹 Eurodrone
Specifications
Eurodrone Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Airbus AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2028 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 26.0 m -- m
Height 6.0 m -- m
Length 16.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 500 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 11,000 kg 2.5 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.