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Kargu vs Switchblade 300

Kargu vs Switchblade 300 at a glance — top speed 72 vs 160 km/h, range 10 vs 10 km, max takeoff weight 7 vs 6 kg.

Specifications
Kargu Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer STM AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2017 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2020 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 0.6 m -- m
Length 0.6 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 72 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 10 km 10 km
Service ceiling 2,800 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 7 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kargu or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 is faster with a maximum speed of 160 km/h compared to the Kargu's 72 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kargu or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Kargu's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kargu or Switchblade 300?
The Kargu has a higher service ceiling at 2,800 meters (9,186 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kargu or Switchblade 300?
The Kargu has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Kargu or Switchblade 300?
The Kargu is longer at 0.6 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kargu or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the Kargu which entered service in 2020.