Mastiff vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The Mastiff and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by Tadiran and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mastiff vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. At 138 kg MTOW, the Mastiff is 23:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The Mastiff first flew 38 years before the Switchblade 300 (1973 vs 2011).
| Israeli battlefield unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in the 1970s, used for real-time military surveillance and reconnaissance. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Tadiran |
| First flight | 1 January 1973 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 4.3 m |
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Length | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 4,480 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 138 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 72 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- 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 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mastiff or Switchblade 300?
The Mastiff 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 Mastiff or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has a longer range at 10 km compared to the Mastiff's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mastiff or Switchblade 300?
The Mastiff has a higher service ceiling at 4,480 meters (14,698 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mastiff or Switchblade 300?
The Mastiff has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 138 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Mastiff or Switchblade 300?
The Mastiff is longer at 3.3 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.