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GNAT-750 vs Switchblade 300

GNAT-750 vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 213 vs 160 km/h, range 2,000 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 517 vs 6 kg.

General Atomics GNAT-750 military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 GNAT-750
Specifications
GNAT-750 Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer General Atomics AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1989 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1993 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 10.8 m -- m
Height 0.7 m -- m
Length 5.0 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 213 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 10 km
Service ceiling 7,600 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 517 kg 6 kg
Empty weight 254 kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 64 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GNAT-750 or Switchblade 300?
The GNAT-750 is faster with a maximum speed of 213 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GNAT-750 or Switchblade 300?
The GNAT-750 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the GNAT-750 or Switchblade 300?
The GNAT-750 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GNAT-750 or Switchblade 300?
The GNAT-750 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 517 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the GNAT-750 or Switchblade 300?
The GNAT-750 is longer at 5.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the GNAT-750 or Switchblade 300?
The GNAT-750 entered service first in 1993, 18 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.