Falco vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Falco and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Leonardo and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 216 km/h for the Falco vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Falco has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 420 kg MTOW, the Falco is 70:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Falco first flew 8 years before the Switchblade 300 (2003 vs 2011).
| Italian tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the early 2000s, designed for medium-altitude, medium-endurance intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| 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 | 7.2 m |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Length | 5.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 216 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 420 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 48 kW ◉ |
| 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 | 2.5 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Falco or Switchblade 300?
The 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 Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Falco has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Falco has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Falco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 420 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Falco is longer at 5.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Falco or Switchblade 300?
The Falco entered service first in 2007, 4 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.