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GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Switchblade 300

GJ-11 Sharp Sword vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 160 km/h, range 4,000 vs 10 km.

Specifications
GJ-11 Sharp Sword Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Hongdu AeroVironment
First flight 21 November 2013 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2021 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 14.4 m -- m
Height 2.7 m -- m
Length 12.2 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 10 km
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 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.