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Leonardo Falco vs Switchblade 300

Leonardo Falco vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 216 vs 160 km/h, range 200 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 420 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Leonardo Falco Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Leonardo AeroVironment
First flight 1 December 2003 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2007 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 7.2 m -- m
Height 1.8 m -- m
Length 5.3 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 216 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 420 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 48 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leonardo Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Leonardo Falco is faster with a maximum speed of 216 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Leonardo Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Leonardo Falco has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the Leonardo Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Leonardo Falco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 420 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Leonardo Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Leonardo Falco is longer at 5.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Leonardo Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Leonardo Falco entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.