MQ-20 Avenger vs Switchblade 300
Overview
The MQ-20 Avenger and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by General Atomics and AeroVironment respectively.
The MQ-20 Avenger reaches 740 km/h — 4.6x the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h. The MQ-20 Avenger has an operational range of 2,900 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 8,255 kg MTOW, the MQ-20 Avenger is 1376:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
The MQ-20 Avenger has been produced in 9 units vs 4,000 for the Switchblade 300. The MQ-20 Avenger first flew 2 years before the Switchblade 300 (2009 vs 2011).
| American jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle, developed in the early 21st century, designed for stealthy reconnaissance and strike missions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | General Atomics |
| First flight | 4 April 2009 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 9 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 | 20.0 m |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,900 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,255 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 17 kN ◉ |
| 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 MQ-20 Avenger or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-20 Avenger is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 580 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MQ-20 Avenger or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the MQ-20 Avenger or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the MQ-20 Avenger or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-20 Avenger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,255 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the MQ-20 Avenger or Switchblade 300?
The MQ-20 Avenger is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MQ-20 Avenger or Switchblade 300?
The Switchblade 300 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 9 units of the MQ-20 Avenger.