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FQ-44 Fury vs Switchblade 300

FQ-44 Fury vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 1,010 vs 160 km/h, max takeoff weight 2,268 vs 6 kg.

Anduril FQ-44 Fury military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FQ-44 Fury
Specifications
FQ-44 Fury Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Anduril AeroVironment
First flight 31 October 2025 1 January 2011
Year introduced -- 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 5.2 m -- m
Length 6.1 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range -- km 10 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2,268 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN --
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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.