IAI Harpy vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The IAI Harpy and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the IAI Harpy vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The IAI Harpy has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 135 kg MTOW, the IAI Harpy is 22:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The IAI Harpy first flew 22 years before the Switchblade 300 (1989 vs 2011).
| Israeli loitering munition, developed in the late 1980s, designed for the suppression of enemy air defenses by attacking radar systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 1 January 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $55 million |
| 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 | 2.1 m |
| Length | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 135 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 28 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Length | 0.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2.5 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harpy or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harpy is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harpy or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harpy has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harpy or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harpy has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harpy or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harpy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 135 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harpy or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harpy is longer at 2.7 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harpy or Switchblade 300?
The IAI Harpy entered service first in 1989, 22 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.