FQ-44 Fury vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The FQ-44 Fury and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Anduril and AeroVironment respectively.
The FQ-44 Fury reaches 1,010 km/h — 6.3x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. At 2,268 kg MTOW, the FQ-44 Fury is 378:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Switchblade 300 first flew 14 years before the FQ-44 Fury (2011 vs 2025).
| American jet-powered collaborative combat aircraft developed by Anduril Industries, selected by the U.S. Air Force to fly air-to-air missions alongside crewed fighters under the CCA program. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Anduril |
| First flight | 31 October 2025 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| 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 | 5.2 m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,268 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 18 kN ◉ |
| 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 |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FQ-44 Fury or Switchblade 300?
The FQ-44 Fury is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 850 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FQ-44 Fury or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the FQ-44 Fury or Switchblade 300?
The FQ-44 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the FQ-44 Fury or Switchblade 300?
The FQ-44 Fury has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,268 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the FQ-44 Fury or Switchblade 300?
The FQ-44 Fury is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.