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Gerbera vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
Gerbera Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Alabuga AeroVironment
First flight -- 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2024 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $10K --
Wingspan 2.5 m -- m
Length 2.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 160 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 600 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight 18 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The Gerbera and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Alabuga and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 160 km/h for the Gerbera vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Gerbera has an operational range of 600 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 18 kg MTOW, the Gerbera is 3.0x the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gerbera or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Gerbera's 160 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gerbera or Switchblade 300?
The Gerbera has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the Gerbera or Switchblade 300?
The Gerbera has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Gerbera or Switchblade 300?
The Gerbera is longer at 2.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gerbera or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 13 years before the Gerbera which entered service in 2024.