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IAI Harop vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
IAI Harop Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2005 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wingspan 3.0 m -- m
Length 2.5 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 417 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 200 km 10 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Overview

The IAI Harop and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and AeroVironment respectively.

The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 2.6x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300.

The IAI Harop first flew 6 years before the Switchblade 300 (2005 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harop entered service first in 2005, 6 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.