GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Hongdu and AeroVironment respectively.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword reaches 1,000 km/h — 6.2x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300.
The Switchblade 300 first flew 2 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword (2011 vs 2013).
| Chinese unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for precision strike and reconnaissance missions by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| 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 | 14.4 m |
| Height | 2.7 m |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,000 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 6,350 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Switchblade 300?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 840 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Switchblade 300?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which is heavier, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the GJ-11 Sharp Sword's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Switchblade 300?
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the GJ-11 Sharp Sword or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the GJ-11 Sharp Sword which entered service in 2021.