MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and AeroVironment respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has an operational range of 370 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 1,633 kg MTOW, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle is 272:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has been produced in 204 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle first flew 7 years before the Switchblade 300 (2004 vs 2011).
| American medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle, introduced in the early 21st century and primarily utilized by the United States Army for reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 1 October 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 204 units |
| 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 | 17.0 m |
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 370 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,839 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,633 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,318 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 123 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a longer range at 370 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle entered service first in 2009, 2 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-1C Gray Eagle or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 204 units of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle.